Ukraine, War, Love: A Donetsk Diary by Stiazhkina, Olena is a moving and intimate account of life in a city shaped by conflict. Set against the backdrop of Donetsk, this book explores how war alters daily routines, relationships, and the meaning of home, while also holding on to the human need for love, memory, and dignity.
Written in a diary-like voice, it offers readers a vivid, personal perspective on a deeply turbulent time. If you are drawn to reflective, emotionally resonant writing about resilience and survival, this book brings together history, lived experience, and heartfelt observation in a powerful way.
