Biography books set in Russia (2)


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Look at Him by Anna Starobinet︠s︡ EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Russia flag Russia
Description:
Journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist Anna Starobinets-often called "Russia's Stephen King"-is best known for her work in horror and her writing for children. In this groundbreaking memoir, Starobinets chronicles the devastating loss of her unborn son to a fatal birth defect. After her son's death, Starobinets suffers from nightmares and panic attacks; the memoir describes her struggle to find sympathy, community, and psychological support for herself and her family. A finalist for Russia's 2018 National Bestseller Prize, Look at Him ignited a firestorm in Russia, prompting both high praise a... continue

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The Genius Under the Table : Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Eugene Yelchin EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Russia flag Russia
Description:
Eugene Yelchin recounts growing up in Cold War Russia.