WALECZNE Z GÓR - AGATA PUŚCIKOWSKA

Discover the extraordinary stories of the Goral women who fought with courage and dedication during World War II. Their often-forgotten fates deserve to be remembered and honored. Meet the heroines who gave their lives for their homeland and fellow human beings.

• Helena Marusarzówna: Tatra courier and AK soldier, tortured and executed by the Gestapo.
• Helena Błażusiakówna: A young girl imprisoned in a torture prison in Podhale, the author of a prayer immortalized by Henryk Górecki.
• Józefa Mikowa ps. Ryś: Liaison officer of the Secret Military Organization, unwavering in the face of torture, saved many people.
• Agata Puścikowska: Author who restores the memory of these extraordinary women, creating a moving picture of their lives and struggles.

The book "Waleczne z gór" is a tribute to the women who showed extraordinary courage and dedication during World War II. The author, Agata Puścikowska, draws on archival documents, conversations with residents of Podhale, Gorce and Beskidy, and written memories to create a complete picture of these heroines. It is a story about women of flesh and blood who, despite difficult conditions, did not give up and fought for the freedom of Poland.

Helena Marusarzówna, a Tatra courier, became a symbol of steadfastness. Arrested by the Gestapo, tortured in the Zakopane Palace prison, she betrayed no one. Her dedication and courage are still admired today. Helena Błażusiakówna, an eighteen-year-old girl imprisoned in a torture prison in Podhale, carved the words of a prayer in her cell, which inspired Henryk Górecki to compose his Symphony of Lamentations. Józefa Mikowa ps. Ryś, liaison officer of the Secret Military Organization, operated in Poland and Slovakia. Despite the torture, she betrayed no one, thus saving many people. Her attitude is an example of heroism and dedication.

Agata Puścikowska, thanks to her work, restores the memory of these extraordinary women. Her book is not only a collection of historical facts, but above all a moving story about people who, in the face of danger, were able to maintain their dignity and fight for their ideals. "Waleczne z gór" is a must-read for all those who want to know the true face of war and heroism.

The book has 400 pages, format 233x168 mm and was published in hardcover by Znak Publishing House in 2021. It is a position that will certainly interest history lovers and those looking for inspiring stories about people who were able to resist evil.