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A review by alanyoung
Grey is the Color of Hope by Ирина Ратушинская, Irina Ratushinskaya
5.0
It would be difficult to find a book that displays more courage, honesty and integrity!
Irina's account of her imprisonment displays both the brightest examples of humanity made in the image of God and the most depraved reminders of the Fall. Honesty and integrity in the 'politicals' is starkly set against the scheming, deception and brutality of the Soviet system at the time.
It is so poignant that, after the ordeals of Soviet political prisoners in general and the personal ordeal of Irina, the Soviet Union embarked on enlightened change for some years only now however the nation has plunged back into dark days.
This is a sobering and ultimately uplifting book written by a young woman I feel privileged to have glimpsed, even if only through her searingly honest words.
It is a must read.
Irina's account of her imprisonment displays both the brightest examples of humanity made in the image of God and the most depraved reminders of the Fall. Honesty and integrity in the 'politicals' is starkly set against the scheming, deception and brutality of the Soviet system at the time.
It is so poignant that, after the ordeals of Soviet political prisoners in general and the personal ordeal of Irina, the Soviet Union embarked on enlightened change for some years only now however the nation has plunged back into dark days.
This is a sobering and ultimately uplifting book written by a young woman I feel privileged to have glimpsed, even if only through her searingly honest words.
It is a must read.