"Bohdan Budzan is that very rare individual who as a top scientist has the sensibilities of a poet and philosopher. I have had the high privilege over many decades to see the dramatic changes that have taken place in the former Soviet Union. This book portrays the stories of so many remarkable individ-uals who against all odds survived and thrived. My hope is that many readers will get a deep appreci-ation of Ukrainian history and culture because of his remembrances. Above all, I hope there will be clarity in the minds of the readers that Russia and Ukraine are very different."
-Howard Dahl, President/CEO at Amity Technology, LLC Fargo, North Dakota