Description

In this deeply personal memoir, the author revisits her childhood in Czechoslovakia during one of Europe’s most turbulent eras, tracing the forces that shaped her family, identity, and worldview. Against the backdrop of Nazi occupation, World War II, fascism, and the rise of communism, she recounts a formative journey marked by upheaval, displacement, courage, and resilience. Blending family history with political insight, the narrative illuminates how the tragedies and transformations of twentieth-century Europe influenced a future stateswoman’s understanding of democracy, tyranny, and belonging.

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paperback

HarperCollins Publishers

Published Jan 1, 2012

474 pages

ISBN: 9780062030368

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Details

First Published

2012

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Prague Winter by Madeleine Albright.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief
Fascism/Political Oppression
Racism/Discrimination