Biography books from Russia
Recommended biography books (6)
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If you are into biography here are some biography books from Russia for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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A Confession by Leo Tolstoy EN
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"A Confession" -- an essay by Leo Tolstoy on his religious thoughts -- shows the great author in process of looking for answers to profound questions that trouble all who take them on: "What will come of my life?" and "What is the meaning of life?": these are questions whose answers were an absolute requirement for Tolstoy. In the course of the essay, Tolstoy shows different attempts to find answers on the examples of science, philosophy, eastern wisdom and the opinions of his fellow novelists. . . . finding no workable solution in any of these, Tolstoy recognizes the deep religious conviction... continue
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Look at Him by Anna Starobinet︠s︡ EN
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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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Patriot : A Memoir by Alexei Navalny EN
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORKER, THE ATLANTIC, NPR • The powerful and moving memoir of a fearless political opposition leader who paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. "Patriot is by turns funny, fiery, reflective and tragic, laced with Navalny’s trademark wry humor and idealism....a gutting personal account from a husband and father facing the reality that he will never be with his family again."—The New York Times "Honest"—The Washington Post • "Shocking"—The Atlantic • "Uplifting." —Vanity Fair "A testament t... continue
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The Genius Under the Table : Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Eugene Yelchin EN
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Eugene Yelchin recounts growing up in Cold War Russia.
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Uma confissão by Liev Tolstói PT
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Minha vida parou. Eu podia respirar, comer, beber, dormir, porque não podia ficar sem respirar, sem comer, sem beber, sem dormir; mas não existia vida, porque não existiam desejos cuja satisfação eu considerasse razoável. Se eu desejava algo, sabia de antemão que, satisfizesse ou não meu desejo, aquilo não daria em nada. Liev Tolstói Uma confissão registra a intensa crise de fé de Tolstói quando, em 1879, já tendo escrito duas das mais aclamadas obras da literatura universal, Guerra e Paz e Anna Kariênina, ele se questiona sobre o sentido da vida e é confrontado com sentimentos suicidas. A nar... continue
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Vz : Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Making of a Nation by Dmitry Bykov EN
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"Zelenskyy never made the impression of being a great man." He is approachable, but not familiar. Quick, but not aggressive. Among his qualities was the ability to win over the nation of Ukraine and an election. Eventually, he would be forced to participate in one of the bloodiest wars of our time, inspiring his people and the world throughout. He is not, however, a perfect man. Based on time the author spent together with Zelenskyy and other events from the president's life, both in the past and present, this biography exposes more than just the facts. It's also a work of cultural criticism, ... continue