In the Vortex of Fate - Hardcover
A true story that reaches across generations — and speaks to our world today.
In the Vortex of Fate takes the reader deep into the heart of Ukraine during the Second World War — into the same fields and towns that, even today, echo once again with the sounds of conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
This book is more than a war memoir. It is a living testimony — a journey through the eyes of Janez Hribar, a young man who fell into Russian captivity and survived the unimaginable brutality of Soviet labor camps. His story, recorded in his own words, reveals what happens to a soldier when humanity is stripped away, when freedom is replaced by fear, and when the will to live becomes the only weapon left.
As you turn its pages, you begin to understand not only the cost of war, but also the fragility of peace. You feel the hunger, the cold, the silence — and you realize how easily everything we take for granted can disappear.
In the Vortex of Fate - Paperback Edition
A true story that reaches across generations — and speaks to our world today.In the Vortex of Fate (Paperback Edition) takes the reader deep into the heart of Ukraine during the Second World War — into the same fields and towns that, even today, echo once again with the sounds of conflict between Ukraine and Russia.This book is more than a war memoir. It is a living testimony — a journey through the eyes of Janez Hribar, a young man who fell into Russian captivity and survived the unimaginable brutality of Soviet labor camps. His story, recorded in his own words, reveals what happens to a soldier when humanity is stripped away, when freedom is replaced by fear, and when the will to live becomes the only weapon left.As you turn its pages, you begin to understand not only the cost of war, but also the fragility of peace. You feel the hunger, the cold, the silence — and you realize how easily everything we take for granted can disappear.
Reader Impressions
Michael Turner USA
“A haunting, unforgettable book.”
I’ve read many World War II memoirs, but In the Vortex of Fate is unlike anything I’ve encountered before. It’s not just a story about survival — it’s a deeply human look into the soul of someone trapped in the machinery of war. The fact that it takes place in Ukraine, a land still torn by conflict today, makes it even more powerful. Every page reminds you how fragile peace truly is. I finished the book with tears in my eyes — and with a heart full of gratitude for the freedom we often take for granted.
Christopher H. England
“A timeless warning from history.”In the Vortex of Fate is more than a memoir — it’s a message for the world we live in today. As the war in Ukraine unfolds, this book reminds us that behind every statistic is a real person, a real story, a real pain. The writing is vivid and deeply moving, the translation beautifully done. When I finished the last page, I realized that peace is not something we inherit — it’s something we must protect, every single day.
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