The soul of war - Paperback

by Ivona Olofsson (Author)

What does it mean to remain human in the middle of war?

The Soul of War is a profoundly moving account of conflict told through the eyes of Ivona Olofsson - therapist, peace worker, and fellow human being. With roots in post-war Poland and a life shaped by the legacy of violence, she travels to Ukraine in the midst of an unfolding crisis.

On train platforms, in refugee camps, hospitals, and among ruins, she meets children, soldiers, mothers, and medics. Their stories redefine courage, endurance, and what it means to hold onto one's humanity. Interwoven with her own memories, these voices form a narrative where the personal and the universal collide.

This book is as much testimony as it is inward journey - about invisible scars carried by individuals and communities, about how history echoes within us, and about the will to stand for something greater than ourselves.

With language that is both poetic and unflinching, The Soul of War captures moments of pain and beauty in a world torn apart. It is a powerful contribution to our understanding of what war does to people - and what people do to survive it.