Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel Prize winner, compiles firsthand accounts from the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) in 'Boys in Zinc'. Through testimonies of soldiers, medical personnel, mothers, wives, and siblings, the book reveals the unvarnished truth of a conflict officially downplayed as a "peace-keeping" mission, but which returned fallen soldiers in sealed zinc coffins. It exposes the harsh realities, the human cost, and the lasting impact on those involved and left behind.

Why You Should Read?

• Gain an authentic, multi-perspective understanding of the Soviet-Afghan War.
• Experience the personal narratives of soldiers, doctors, and families affected by conflict.
• Discover the profound human cost and long-term consequences of war from individual testimonies.
• Read a critically acclaimed work by a Nobel Prize laureate known for her powerful documentary prose.