The Memory Keeper of Kyiv

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Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Beekeeper of Aleppo."A powerfully moving debut . . . Ukraine's tragic history painfully echoes its current crisis, and on every page the Ukrainian spirit shines out, unbowed, unbent and unbroken. This is a compelling, timely read." Kate Quinn, author of The Rose Code
In the 1930s, Stalin's activists marched through the Soviet Union, espousing the greatness of collective farming. It was the first step in creating a man-made famine that, in Ukraine, stole almost 4 million lives. Inspired by the history the world forgot, and the Russian government denies, Erin Litteken reimagines their story.In 1929, Katya is 16 years old, surrounded by family and in love with the boy next door. When Stalin's activists arrive in her village, it's just a few, a little pressure to join the collective. But soon neighbors disappear, those who speak out are never seen again and every new day is uncertain.Resistance has a price, and as desperate hunger grips the countryside, survival seems more a dream than a possibility. But, even in the darkest times, love beckons.Seventy years later, a young widow discovers her grandmother's journal, one that will reveal the long-buried secrets of her family's haunted past.This is a story of the resilience of the human spirit, the love that sees us through our darkest hours and the true horror of what happened during the Holodomor."I never imagined the release of my novel on a past oppression of the Ukrainian people would coincide with such a parallel tragedy." Erin Litteken
May we never forget, lest history repeat itself.
A share of proceeds will be donated to DEC's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
"Emotionally riveting and honest . . . simultaneously shines an unflinching light on historical atrocities while it celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. You won't soon forget this stunning debut." Paulette Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil
"Breathtaking. Devastating. Erin Litteken's The Memory Keeper of Kyiv chronicles a defining but forgotten moment of Ukrainian history." Amanda McCrina, The Silent Unseen.

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ISBN9781804157640
PublisherBoldwood Books Ltd
Publication Date05/16/22
Pages352

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  • ritualsofreading
    ritualsofreading

    31 Followers

    4.0

    Ein sehr schönes Buch über ein schreckliches Thema: den Holodomor, den Genozid durch Hunger. Zwischen 1932 und 1933 starb jeder achte Ukrainer an der von Stalin verursachten Hungersnot. Die Hungersnot wurde von der Sowjetunion vertuscht und verleugnet und erst seit wenigen Jahren aufgearbeitet. Der Roman erzählt die persönliche Geschichte einer Überlebenden. Mit viel Empathie und Traurigkeit, aber auch Hoffnung. Ein starker Roman zu einem Thema, das mehr Menschen kennen sollten.

    Apr 17, 2025

  • ver_wil
    ver_wil

    46 Followers

    4.0

    Zeitgenössischer Roman in zwei Ebenen. Der alte Teil spielt in den 30er Jahren und ist lesenswert... der neue Teil anfangs der 2000er ist eher voraussehbar und zu kitschig für meinen Geschmack.

    Jan 23, 2024

  • annasbookdiary
    annasbookdiary

    17 Followers

    5.0

    Ein absolutes Must Read💭💭

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    Sep 8, 2022

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