AN INDEPENDENT MIND. AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY READ - JAN JÓZEF LIPSKI

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the life and views of Jan Józef Lipski, an outstanding leader of the democratic opposition during the Polish People's Republic. This autobiography, composed of fragments of his diary, memoirs, letters, speeches, interviews and articles, including previously unpublished texts, is an extraordinary testimony to an unwavering attitude and keen mind. Lipski, a sober observer of political, social and cultural phenomena, was able to call things by their name, consistently opposing the lies of communism and diagnosing Polish weaknesses.

• Extraordinary autobiography of a leader of the democratic opposition
• Collection of fragments from diaries, memoirs and letters
• Previously unpublished texts
• Sober observation of political and social phenomena
• Consistent opposition to the lies of communism
• Diagnosis of Polish weaknesses
• Unwavering attitude of a brilliant man

The autobiography read from thousands of pages shows the unwavering attitude of a brilliant man who was ahead of his time. The book reveals the epochal dimension of Jan Józef Lipski, the only one in which he fits. He is one of the most important people who demanded that the Republic of Poland, reborn in 1989, be founded on values such as tolerance, pluralism in political life, and compassion for the weakest, most helpless and lost in the systemic transformation. And on the historical truth about ourselves, about the Polish nation and its relations with its neighbors, a nation so easily falling into the trap of disastrous megalomania.

Jan Józef Lipski is a figure who has forever entered the history of Poland. His unwavering attitude, courage in speaking the truth and consistency in action are an inspiration for future generations. The autobiography is not only a record of one person's life, but also a portrait of the era in which he lived and worked. It is a story about the fight for freedom, democracy and human dignity. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Polish history and the present.

Ośrodek Karta is a publishing house that has been documenting and disseminating the history of 20th-century Poland for years. Thanks to their efforts, we can now reach for such valuable sources of knowledge as the autobiography of Jan Józef Lipski. The publishing house ensures the highest editorial quality, making reading a real pleasure. The hardcover binding, careful edition and numerous illustrations make the book a real decoration for any library. The 176x243 mm format ensures comfortable reading, and 600 pages full of content guarantee many hours of fascinating reading.