DON'T ASK. STORIES FROM THE BIESZCZADY MOUNTAINS

Immerse yourself in the magical world of the Bieszczady Mountains, where forest whispers intertwine with mountain echoes. Discover stories about women who dared to live in harmony with wild nature, in a place full of contradictions, beauty and mystery.

• The first book about women in the Bieszczady Mountains.
• Inspiring stories of Zofia Komedowa, Maria Kownacka and Joanna Hasiorowa.
• A story about the Bieszczady Mountains as a place full of contradictions, beauty and severity.
• The bestselling author of "Białowieża szeptem" returns with a new, fascinating story.
• Secrets and truths hidden in the silence of the Bieszczady valleys.
• Portraits of women who have inscribed themselves in the landscape of the Bieszczady Mountains in their own way.
• A story about cultural tensions, displacements and war.

Anna Kamińska, the author of the bestselling biography and reportage "Białowieża szeptem", takes us on a journey to the Bieszczady Mountains, a place that fascinates and intrigues. It is a story about women who chose the Bieszczady Mountains as their home, about their strength, independence and untamed nature. The Bieszczady Mountains become a full-fledged hero here, and their wildness sets the tone for the story.

In the book we find stories of Zofia Komedowa, Maria Kownacka, Joanna Hasiorowa, the wife of Hasior, whose story has never been described by anyone. The author draws portraits of heroines with attention and sensitivity, listening to the voices of those who sought refuge, freedom, adventure or a new beginning in the mountains. It is a story about silence that sometimes speaks louder than words, about secrets hidden in the valleys and on the mountain peaks.

"Don't ask" is a title that sounds like an echo - full of secrets, hidden truths, pain, but also the memory of cultural tensions, displacements and war. It is also a story about a place where the past and present intertwine and nature dictates the conditions of life. A book that touches, inspires and encourages reflection on one's own life and choices.

Rediscover the Bieszczady Mountains, immerse yourself in the stories of women who dared to live their own lives, in a place where nature is stronger than man. Get to know the secrets hidden in the forest whispers and the echo of the mountains, and let yourself be carried away by the story of the Bieszczady Mountains, which are like a woman - unruly, independent and untamed. It is a book that will stay with you long after reading the last page, encouraging you to reflect on the beauty and severity of life.