Vodka Tears And Lenin's Angel: A Journalist On The Road In The Former Soviet Union
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A reporter relates her impressions during her three-year stay in the disintegrating Soviet Union. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0676971105
ISBN13:9780676971101
Release Date:May 1998
Publisher:Knopf Canada
Weight:1.24 lbs.
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Americas Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Canada Canadian Europe General Historical History Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Russia Russian & Former Soviet Union Social Science Social Sciences Travel Travel Writing World WritingCustomer Reviews
5 ratings
Best book I read this year!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book was fantastic--I couldn't put it down. It's funny, moving, intriguing, and well written. I learned so much through the writer's insight into Russian culture, people and politics. Gould's personal viewpoint made me feel as though I were experiencing her travels with her. Her stories cover so many aspects of Russia that you're sure to learn something you didn't know before. I recommend this book very highly.
Salut to Vodka, Tears & Lenin's Angel
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This was a great book! Each chapter seems to tell its own separate story and yet the author weaves it all together with a captivating narrative. I love books where you can be entertained while learning about new cultures as well as the history and politics of a place. I really enjoyed this book because while I laughed at some stories, cringed at others and overall was totally entralled and caught up in the the author's experiences, I also learned so much about the Soviet Union, its breakdown and how it affected the country and the people. Buy it, read it, enjoy it.
Interesting, englightening
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I found this book to be a highly readable, insightful exploration of Russia in a crazy time of transition. Gould brings the place, the time, and the people alive in a clear and entertaining way.
Loved it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Absolutely loved it and enjoyed it! Great writing, fascinating experiences. This book sparked my interest in Russian history and people. Thank you!
real deal about present day Russia
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
My husand (a scientist from Moscow who came to the US in 1991) and I found this one of the most truthful books about Russia we have read (the other book we really like is "Comrade Criminal"). Forget all the junk you read in the New York Times and hear on CNN. Real life in Russia today is as she describes. This formerly great country is only a few steps from being a clone of Nigeria. . .
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