{ "item_title" : "Blockade Diary", "item_author" : [" Elena Kockina", "Samuel C. Ramer "], "item_description" : "Experience the harrowing reality of the Siege of Leningrad through the eyes of Elena Kochina in Blockade Diary. This powerful first-person account chronicles the 872 days of relentless siege that claimed over a million civilian lives between 1941 and 1944.Elena Kochina, a 34-year-old woman with a prosperous life, finds her world turned upside down as the blockade begins. Her diary captures the daily struggle for survival, the moral dilemmas, and the acts of both selfishness and extraordinary courage that defined this period.More than just a record of suffering and starvation, Blockade Diary is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Kochina's vivid narrative reveals the depths of despair and the heights of generosity, offering a unique and deeply personal perspective on one of history's greatest humanitarian catastrophes.This remarkable book is essential reading for anyone interested in World War II history, the human condition, and the enduring power of hope and perseverance.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/46/830/969/1468309692_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "17.50", "online_price" : "17.50", "our_price" : "17.50", "club_price" : "17.50", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

Overview

Customers Also Bought

Details