You Don't Know What War Is

As a Ukrainian, I was so happy to stumble upon this book. It seemed like finally there was a firsthand account, in English (!) that would tell a personal story of someone living through horrors of war. Unfortunately, I was deeply disappointed. You don’t know what war is? Well, neither does Yeva. Yev......more

By Ukrainian, but not for Ukrainians I don’t like that people here is writing that Eva is a new Anna Frank. Here is a huge difference: The Jews chose her because she represents their pain. Eve does not. I have the impression that the girl who wrote this book just wanted attention, because growing up......more

Reading any situation from the eyes of a child can be eye-opening, and harrowing, and the view of war, is one of the toughest to read. Yeva's recount of those first few days of the Russia/Ukraine war was touching and heartbreaking. This is exactly like a modern-day Anne Frank story, filled with pictu......more

4/20/2024 EDIT: I'm linking a list to a more extensive and in-depth list of books that are way more accurate and objective regarding the Russia/Ukraine conflict, not just the war. This list should provide a far wider reach for those wondering what else to read instead of Skalietska's diary. *** This ge......more

This is an absolutely soul-destroying book. I rarely read non-fiction, diaries or memoirs, but this was a must, especially as the author is only 12. It follows her journey through the first days of the war in Ukraine, her home country. I didn't actually know that she was featured on Channel 4 until......more