KAJŚ. A STORY ABOUT UPPER SILESIA - ZBIGNIEW ROKITA

For most of his life, the author considered Silesians to be people with a pickaxe and a roulade. He repressed his Silesian identity. At school, he did not know that the German from the song was his ancestor. The book "Kajś" is an attempt to understand the history and identity of Silesia, a region full of paradoxes and ambiguities.

• Personal journey of the author into the Silesian roots
• History of Silesia seen from the perspective of a resident
• Alternative story about a region full of secrets
• Search for identity in a complicated history
• Story of people declaring a non-existent nationality
• A book about separatisms and cheering for the wrong representation

"Kajś. A Story about Upper Silesia" is a report that takes the reader on a journey through Upper Silesia, a region that has been underestimated and misunderstood for years. Zbigniew Rokita, the author of the book, tries to confront his own identity and the history of his ancestors, discovering fascinating and often surprising facts from the past.

The author describes Silesia as a place where Polish, German and Czech influences intersect, where tradition mixes with modernity, and where identity is fluid and ambiguous. Rokita examines the fate of people who feel like Silesians, but cannot clearly define their nationality. He talks to miners, social activists, historians and ordinary residents to understand what it means to be a Silesian.

The book "Kajś" is not only a report about Silesia, but also a universal story about the search for one's own identity and roots. It is a reading that encourages reflection on the history and culture of a region that has long been neglected in the Polish narrative. Zbigniew Rokita presents with extraordinary sensitivity and empathy the fate of people who struggle with a difficult past and try to find their place in the world.

"Kajś" is a book that will surely interest everyone who wants to learn more about the history and culture of Upper Silesia, as well as those who are looking for inspiration for their own search for identity. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what Silesian identity is and what challenges the inhabitants of this region face.

Year of publication: 2020. Number of pages: 320. Format: 196x122 mm. Binding: paperback.