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Dancing Bears: True Stories Of People Nostalgic For Life Under Tyranny
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*As Heard On Nprs All Things Considered*Utterly Original. The New York Times Book Reviewmixing Bold Journalism With Bolder Allegories, Mr. Szablowski Teaches Us With Witty Persistence That We Must Desire Freedom Rather Than Simply Expect It. Timothy Snyder, New York Times Bestselling Author Of On Tyranny And The Road To Unfreedoman Incisive, Humorous, And Heartbreaking Account Of People In Formerly Communist Countries Holding Fast To Their Former Lives, By The Acclaimed Author Of How To Feed A Dictator And Whats Cooking In The Kremlinfor Hundreds Of Years, Bulgarian Gypsies Trained Bears To Dance, Welcoming Them Into Their Families And Taking Them On The Road To Perform. In The Early 2000S, With The Fall Of Communism, They Were Forced To Release The Bears Into A Wildlife Refuge. But Even Today, Whenever The Bears See A Human, They Still Get Up On Their Hind Legs To Dance.In The Tradition Of Ryszard Kapuscinski, Awardwinning Polish Journalist Witold Szablowski Uncovers Remarkable Stories Of People Throughout Eastern Europe And In Cuba Who, Like Bulgarias Dancing Bears, Are Now Free But Who Seem Nostalgic For The Time When They Were Not. His Ontheground Reportingof Smuggling A Car Into Ukraine, Hitchhiking Through Kosovo As It Declares Independence, Arguing With Stalinadoring Tour Guides At The Stalin Museum, Sleeping In Londons Victoria Station Alongside A Homeless Woman From Poland, And Giving Taxi Rides To Cubans Fearing For The Life Of Fidel Castroprovides A Fascinating Portrait Of Social And Economic Upheaval And A Lesson In The Challenges Of Freedom And The Seductions Of Authoritarian Rule.From The Introduction:Guys With Wacky Hair Who Promise A Great Deal Have Been Springing Up In Our Part Of The World Like Mushrooms After Rain. And People Go Running After Them, Like Bears After Their Keepers. . . . Fear Of A Changing World, And Longing For Someone . . . Who Will Promise That Life Will Be The Same As It Was In The Past, Are Not Confined To Regimechange Land. In Half The West, Empty Promises Are Made, Wrapped In Shiny Paper Like Candy. And For This Candy, People Are Happy To Get Up On Their Hind Legs And Dance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dancing Bears' by Witold Szabłowski? A: The main theme of 'Dancing Bears' revolves around the nostalgia for life under tyranny and the complexities of freedom experienced by people in formerly Communist countries.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dancing Bears' have? A: 'Dancing Bears' has a total of 262 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Dancing Bears'? A: 'Dancing Bears' was published on March 6, 2018.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Dancing Bears' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dancing Bears'? A: The author of 'Dancing Bears' is Witold Szabłowski, an acclaimed Polish journalist.
- Q: What kind of stories does 'Dancing Bears' include? A: 'Dancing Bears' includes true stories of individuals from Eastern Europe and Cuba who reflect on their past experiences under authoritarian regimes.
- Q: Is 'Dancing Bears' suitable for readers interested in journalism? A: Yes, 'Dancing Bears' is suitable for readers interested in journalism, as it combines bold reporting with insightful analysis of social and economic changes in post-Communist societies.
- Q: What is the tone of the writing in 'Dancing Bears'? A: The tone of 'Dancing Bears' is incisive, humorous, and at times heartbreaking, reflecting on serious themes with wit and depth.
- Q: Is there an introduction in 'Dancing Bears'? A: Yes, 'Dancing Bears' includes an introduction that sets the stage for the themes explored in the book.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of 'Dancing Bears'? A: Readers can expect a narrative style that blends personal anecdotes, historical context, and vivid storytelling to engage with complex issues of freedom and nostalgia.