- Alphabet of Solidarity
- ed. Krzysztof Nowak
- content: texts, comic strip “The road to freedom”
- language of the publication: English
- type of binding: hardcover
- pages: 180 + 32 (comic strip)
- size: 17.5 x 24.5 cm
The book contains short paragraphs by famous authors about Solidarity, important figures and events in the contemporary history of Poland (arranged in alphabetical order). Written in accessible language, it presents the fascinating history of Solidarity in an interesting way, while also revealing lesser known facts to the reader. In the pages of this book one can see the brighter side of Polish history that still inspires today.
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“Alphabet of Solidarity” is primarily addressed to young readers who do not remember those events and usually know little about the history of Solidarity.
We want to explain to them why we – witnesses of that time – insist that this history is still alive, that it is so very important not only for us, but also for young Poles. Because, surely, the history of Solidarity is fascinating and inspiring today too. It contains a positive narrative about Poland and Poles. Each generation gradually grows to respect its ancestors. Because, without knowing who preceded us in the generational relay, we cannot understand ourselves. Even if, as is the right of youth, we are ridiculing tradition, demonstrating that it means nothing to us – there comes a time when we find ourselves lacking this knowledge. And we need it like we need oxygen.
