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Secondhand Time: The Last Of The Soviets,Used
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New York Times Bestseller A Symphonic Oral History About The Disintegration Of The Soviet Union And The Emergence Of A New Russia, From Svetlana Alexievich, Winner Of The Nobel Prize In Literaturenamed One Of The Ten Best Books Of The Year By The Washington Post And Publishers Weekly Los Angeles Timesbook Prize Winnerone Of The New York Timess100 Best Books Of The 21St Centurywhen The Swedish Academy Awarded Svetlana Alexievich The Nobel Prize, It Cited Her For Inventing A New Kind Of Literary Genre, Describing Her Work As A History Of Emotionsa History Of The Soul. Alexievichs Distinctive Documentary Style, Combining Extended Individual Monologues With A Collage Of Voices, Records The Stories Of Ordinary Women And Men Who Are Rarely Given The Opportunity To Speak, Whose Experiences Are Often Lost In The Official Histories Of The Nation.In Secondhand Time, Alexievich Chronicles The Demise Of Communism. Everyday Russian Citizens Recount The Past Thirty Years, Showing Us What Life Was Like During The Fall Of The Soviet Union And What Its Like To Live In The New Russia Left In Its Wake. Through Interviews Spanning 1991 To 2012, Alexievich Takes Us Behind The Propaganda And Contrived Media Accounts, Giving Us A Panoramic Portrait Of Contemporary Russia And Russians Who Still Carry Memories Of Oppression, Terror, Famine, Massacresbut Also Of Pride In Their Country, Hope For The Future, And A Belief That Everyone Was Working And Fighting Together To Bring About A Utopia. Hereis An Account Of Life In The Aftermath Of An Idea So Powerful It Once Dominated A Third Of The World.A Magnificent Tapestry Of The Sorrows And Triumphs Of The Human Spirit Woven By A Master, Secondhand Time Tells The Stories That Together Make Up The True History Of A Nation. Through The Voices Of Those Who Confided In Her, The Nation Writes, Alexievich Tells Us About Human Nature, About Our Dreams, Our Choices, About Good And Evilin A Word, About Ourselves.A Best Book Of The Year: The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, Npr, Financial Times, Kirkus Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets'? A: The main theme revolves around the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new Russia, conveyed through a symphonic oral history that captures the emotions and experiences of ordinary citizens.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Secondhand Time'? A: The author is Svetlana Alexievich, a Nobel Prize winner in Literature known for her unique documentary style and deep exploration of human experiences.
- Q: What type of book is 'Secondhand Time' classified as? A: It is classified as a historical study and educational resource, focusing on personal narratives and the impact of historical events on individual lives.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Secondhand Time'? A: The book was published on March 21, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'Secondhand Time' have? A: The book contains 496 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Secondhand Time'? A: The binding type is paperback.
- Q: Is 'Secondhand Time' a new or used book? A: This edition of 'Secondhand Time' is in new condition.
- Q: What notable awards has 'Secondhand Time' received? A: It has received several accolades, including being named one of the ten best books of the year by The Washington Post and winning the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from 'Secondhand Time'? A: Readers interested in history, emotional narratives, and the personal experiences of those affected by major socio-political changes will find this book valuable.
- Q: Does 'Secondhand Time' include interviews or personal accounts? A: Yes, the book features interviews and monologues from various individuals, presenting their personal stories during the transformative years in Russia from 1991 to 2012.