WE, THE CONFORMISTS. SURVIVING IN THE GDR

The book "We, the Conformists" is a collection of memories from life in the German Democratic Republic, told by Roland Jahn and his friends and relatives. It is a story about impossible choices faced by people living in a dictatorship, about absurd trials, and about how difficult it was to live honestly under the conditions of "real existing socialism."

• Memories from life in the GDR seen through the eyes of various people.
• Personal stories of Roland Jahn and his loved ones.
• A story about choices faced by people in a dictatorship.
• Reflections on life under the conditions of "real existing socialism."
• An attempt to understand the past and open up to difficult stories.
• A book inviting to talk about life in the GDR.

Roland Jahn, the author of the book, writes in the introduction: "I think that telling about the German Democratic Republic can be an opportunity. So much unspoken is hidden in the past. If something is said openly, it can be liberating. This book is intended to invite people to talk about how people lived in the GDR." This book aims to encourage an open conversation about the past, without embarrassment and from different perspectives.

The book "We, the Conformists" is not only a collection of memories but also an attempt to understand the mechanisms that governed life in the GDR. The authors try to show how difficult it was to maintain honesty and dignity under the conditions of a totalitarian regime. This book is an important voice in the discussion about the past and how to deal with difficult stories.

Dialog Akademickie Publishing, which published this book, is known for publishing valuable items in the fields of history, sociology, and political science. The book "We, the Conformists" fits perfectly into the publishing house's profile, offering readers a deeper reflection on the past and its impact on the present. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the history of Germany and Central and Eastern Europe.

Thanks to the hardcover with a dust jacket, the book looks very elegant and will be an ornament to any bookcase. The 150x222 mm format makes it comfortable to read, and 180 pages filled with memories and reflections guarantee a fascinating read. "We, the Conformists" is a book that makes you think and stays in your memory long after reading.