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She Came From Mariupol: A Haunting and Unforgettable Novel by Natascha Wodin

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She Came from Mariupol

by Natascha Wodin

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In the spring of 2022, the world watched in horror as the city of Mariupol, Ukraine, was besieged by Russian forces. For weeks, the city was subjected to relentless shelling and bombardment, leaving thousands dead and the city in ruins.

In her new novel, She Came From Mariupol, Natascha Wodin tells the story of one young woman's survival during this harrowing ordeal.

The novel follows the protagonist, a young woman named Nadia, as she tries to navigate the chaos and violence of the siege. Nadia is a nurse, and she witnesses firsthand the horrors of war. She sees people killed and injured, and she is forced to make impossible decisions about who to help and who to let go.

Despite the horrors she witnesses, Nadia never gives up hope. She is determined to survive, and she is determined to help others. She risks her own life to help the wounded, and she provides comfort to those who have lost everything.

A Young Woman Stands In The Ruins Of A Building In Mariupol, Ukraine. She Is Holding A Small Child In Her Arms. She Came From Mariupol Natascha Wodin

She Came From Mariupol is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of one young woman's courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship. Wodin's writing is spare and unsentimental, but it is also deeply compassionate. She does not shy away from the horrors of war, but she also shows us the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

She Came From Mariupol is a must-read for anyone interested in the human cost of war. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

About Natascha Wodin

Natascha Wodin was born in Fürth, Germany, in 1945. She is the daughter of Russian immigrants who fled to Germany during World War II. Wodin has written extensively about her family's experiences during the war, and her work has been praised for its honesty and compassion.

Wodin's other novels include The Book of Inventions, The German Muse, and A Clear Day. She has also written several plays and short stories.

Wodin is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Kleist Prize and the Schiller Prize. She is a member of the German Academy of Language and Poetry.

She Came From Mariupol is a must-read for anyone interested in the human cost of war. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

She Came from Mariupol

by Natascha Wodin

5 out of 5