Into the Whirlwind by Eugenia Ginzburg is a powerful memoir that recounts the author's harrowing experience during the Stalinist purges in the Soviet Union. Arrested in 1937 under false charges, Ginzburg endures brutal interrogation, imprisonment, and exile, yet her narrative shines with resilience and hope. The book offers an intimate glimpse into the cruelty of the Gulag system while highlighting the strength of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming oppression. Through vivid storytelling and personal reflection, Ginzburg not only documents a dark chapter of history but also honors those who survived against all odds.
Into the Whirlwind by Eugenia Ginzburg is a powerful memoir that recounts the author's harrowing experience during the Stalinist purges in the Soviet Union. Arrested in 1937 under false charges, Ginzburg endures brutal interrogation, imprisonment, and exile, yet her narrative shines with resilience and hope. The book offers an intimate glimpse into the cruelty of the Gulag system while highlighting the strength of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming oppression. Through vivid storytelling and personal reflection, Ginzburg not only documents a dark chapter of history but also honors those who survived against all odds.
Collins Harvill 1989 copy has been read & shows visible signs as such though spine and pages are in very good condition, name inscribed inside & slight foxing to pages otherwise a fair/good copy
