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I Hope
by Raisa Gorbachev (Translator: David Floyd)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Harpercollins (1991-09)
ISBN: 0060168528
EAN: 9780060168520
Dewy Decimal #: 947.0854092
Hardcover: 207 pages
Edition: 1st
SKU: 111295
Condition: Very Good
Comments: 0060168528 Book absent of markings but "1991" on flyleaf. Its cover shows very minimal shelf wear, price corner cut. This book shows no evidence of having been used. Your book will be carefully protected for transit in sturdy, weather-resistant packaging. We are prompt, efficient, communicative.
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Product Description
The perestroika years have awakened new hopes among the Soviet people for change and prosperity in their country. In this book, Raisa Gorbachev, wife of the President of the USSR, gives her own spontaneous and personal response to the changes taking place in the Soviet Union, reflecting on her life and how her husband's reforms are restoring dignity to the nation, and discussing the role of women and the family and the newly-found religious tolerance in the USSR.
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Customer Reviews
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I Overcame Some of My Prejudices
Rating  (4)
Date: 2002-02-19
Reading this book has helped me understand the motives behind Perestroika. For years I had been told and convinced that the Communists could not be trusted. Through this book I saw that Michael and Raisa Gorbachev used the Communist system to educate themselves and put themselves in a position of power in order to implement the changes and improvements they saw necessary for the survival and happiness of the Russian people. Both Michael and Raisa Gorbachev have God given qualities and talents that they used to accomplish their goals. I was also impressed by their marriage relationship. How she maintained her position as her husband's help mate. Though very educated and accomplished Raisa did not seek to compete with her husband, only to support him. Also how Michael Gorbachev is a respector of people and women. I was impressed how he always shared with his wife, how he respected her and declared his admiration and love for her. How he valued her strength of character and her wisdom by his side. This book changed the stereotype ideas I had about the Russian leaders. Very easy book to read.
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