CZYSTKA - KATARZYNA SURMIAK-DOMAŃSKA

Discover a moving family saga in which the author, with journalistic precision, traces the fate of her ancestors. "Czystka" is not only a reconstruction of the past, but also an attempt to understand how history influences the present. It is a story about memory, identity and the intergenerational transmission of trauma.

• Discover forgotten family stories
• Learn about the fate of grandmother Franciszka, whose life holds many secrets
• Immerse yourself in the realities of life in the Eastern Borderlands
• Understand the influence of the past on today's generations
• Discover how silence can transmit trauma
• Analyze the mechanisms of memory and forgetting
• Discover the richness of the supporting characters that form the background of the story

Katarzyna Surmiak-Domańska, with journalistic precision, leads us through the labyrinth of family memories, letters and innuendoes. She reconstructs the image of life in the Eastern Borderlands, from the pre-war multicultural idyll, through the atrocities of war and the Volhynian and Galician massacres, to the post-war expulsions and attempts to build a new life. It is a story about people who had to face trauma and try to forget the past, but also about those who want to discover their roots and understand who they are.

The author, wanting to regain the memory of her grandmother Franciszka, whom she was not given the opportunity to meet, conducts a genealogical investigation that becomes a journey into the depths of her own identity. She discovers how the past affects all living family members and how silence can be as painful as memories. "Czystka" is a book that encourages reflection on one's own roots and on how history shapes our lives.

Czarne Publishing House, known for publishing moving and socially important works, gives readers a book that will certainly be remembered for a long time. The hardcover binding and careful edition make "Czystka" not only a valuable read, but also a beautiful object that is worth having in your library. The 224x144 mm format and 288 pages filled with journalistic precision guarantee an unforgettable journey into the depths of family history.

Katarzyna Surmiak-Domańska in her book "Czystka" touches on the topic of intergenerational transmission of trauma. The author shows how silence and lack of knowledge about the past can affect subsequent generations. This book is an attempt to understand how the past shapes our identity and how important it is to remember our roots. "Czystka" is a story about regaining memory and about how the past affects the present.