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How We Survived Communism & Even Laughed
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She Is A Writer And Journalist Whose Voice Belongs To The World. Gloria Steinemthis Essay Collection From Renowned Journalist And Novelist Slavenka Drakulic, Which Quickly Became A Modern (And Feminist) Classic, Draws Back The Iron Curtain For A Glimpse At The Lives Of Eastern European Women Under Communist Regimes. Provocative, Witty, And Intensely Personal, How We Survived Communism And Even Laughed Cracks Open A Paradoxical World That Through Its Rejection Of Capitalism And Commoditization Ends Up Fetishizing Both.Examining The Relationship Between Material Goods And Expressions Of Happiness And Individuality In A Society Where Even Bananas Were An Alien Luxury, Drakulic Homes In On The Eradication Of Female Identity, Drawing On Her Own Experiences As Well As Broader Cultural Observations. Enforced Communal Housing That Allowed For Little Privacy, The Banishment Of Many Timesaving Devices, And A Focus On Manual Labor Left No Room For Such Bourgeois Affectations As Cosmetics Or Clothes, But Drakulics Remarkable Exploration Of The Reality Behind The Rhetoric Reveals That Women Still Went To Desperate Lengths To Feel Feminine.How We Survived Communism And Even Laughed Also Chronicles The Lingering Consequences Of Such Regimes. The Berlin Wall May Have Fallen, But Drakulics Power Pieces Testify That Ideology Cannot Be Dismantled So Quickly; A Lifetime Lived In Fear Cannot Be So Easily Forgotten.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How We Survived Communism & Even Laughed'? A: The main theme of the book explores the experiences of Eastern European women living under Communist regimes, focusing on how they maintained their identity and femininity despite oppressive societal conditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Slavenka Drakulic, a renowned journalist and novelist known for her insightful commentary on life in Eastern Europe.
- Q: What type of book is 'How We Survived Communism & Even Laughed'? A: This book is an essay collection that blends personal narratives with broader cultural observations about life under Communist rule.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'How We Survived Communism & Even Laughed' published? A: The book was published on June 7, 2016.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for a general audience? A: Yes, the book is suitable for a general audience, particularly those interested in women's studies, history, and political commentary.
- Q: Are there any notable quotes from the book? A: Yes, one notable quote is from Gloria Steinem, who describes the author as 'a writer and journalist whose voice belongs to the world.'
- Q: What insights does Drakulic provide about female identity? A: Drakulic examines the ways in which Communist regimes attempted to erase female identity and how women navigated these challenges to express their femininity.
- Q: Does this book offer a personal perspective on historical events? A: Yes, the book combines personal experiences with historical analysis, providing a unique perspective on life in Communist Eastern Europe.