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Coles Anja, Against the Odds at Village Green Shopping Centre in Vernon, BC
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"A compelling tale of a brave young woman who tries her best to survive in an unfair world... Anja: Against the Odds offers a gripping and heartbreaking view of life in Slovenia during a Communist regime through the eyes of a resilient young woman. If you love historical novels based during or after the Second World War era, I recommend this one." - Independent Book Review
"...a compelling exploration of an under-appreciated pocket of history...a potent, thrilling, and human reflection on the oft-forgotten casualties of ideological warfare." - IndieReader
In the tumultuous world of 1950s rural Slovenia, Anja is young, brilliant, talented-and caught in the oppressive grip of a corrupt government. As she navigates a landscape of betrayal and hardship, Anja's determination to save her family's farm from ruin propels her into a dangerous game of survival. With her father imprisoned for resistance and the threat of nationalization looming over their heads, her courage and resourcefulness are put to the ultimate test. From the shadows of a totalitarian regime to the treacherous halls of a government-owned factory, Anja's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Will she triumph against all odds, or will the forces aligned against her prove too powerful? In a world where survival means daring to defy the impossible, Anja, Against the Odds is a riveting tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond of family.
"A compelling tale of a brave young woman who tries her best to survive in an unfair world... Anja: Against the Odds offers a gripping and heartbreaking view of life in Slovenia during a Communist regime through the eyes of a resilient young woman. If you love historical novels based during or after the Second World War era, I recommend this one." - Independent Book Review
"...a compelling exploration of an under-appreciated pocket of history...a potent, thrilling, and human reflection on the oft-forgotten casualties of ideological warfare." - IndieReader
In the tumultuous world of 1950s rural Slovenia, Anja is young, brilliant, talented-and caught in the oppressive grip of a corrupt government. As she navigates a landscape of betrayal and hardship, Anja's determination to save her family's farm from ruin propels her into a dangerous game of survival. With her father imprisoned for resistance and the threat of nationalization looming over their heads, her courage and resourcefulness are put to the ultimate test. From the shadows of a totalitarian regime to the treacherous halls of a government-owned factory, Anja's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Will she triumph against all odds, or will the forces aligned against her prove too powerful? In a world where survival means daring to defy the impossible, Anja, Against the Odds is a riveting tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond of family.
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