Stronghold
by Kesha Bakunin
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Pub Date Jun 01 2021 | Archive Date Jul 05 2021
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Description
No one knows where it came from. Or why, for that matter. Maybe the Stronghold has always been there. Silent. Foreboding. Expectant. Generations came and went. Wars raged. Kingdoms rose and fell. But the Stronghold stood and observed the history as it was written before it in blood, fire, and tears. Not a single soul has ever made it inside the Stronghold. But some sure tried...
A parable of despotism and religious oppression, "Stronghold" was banned in its country of origin. It took Kesha Bakunin years to rewrite the book in English. With censorship on the rise in many parts of the world, it might be the last chance for him to share this cautionary tale about the most insidious kind of tyranny-one which is welcomed by its subjects as virtuous.
The secret of the Stronghold awaits its claimant. The question is who will have the courage to peek inside.
A Note From the Publisher
A journalist and PR executive by trade, Kesha Bakunin started his career in one of the former Soviet states. As his country slid towards authoritarianism, social conformity, and religious orthodoxy, he emigrated to preserve personal integrity and professional independence. Having watched his homeland fall prey to a most bizarre mix of secular autocracy and religious extremism, Kesha felt compelled to document and share his observations in the form of a cautionary tale.
Since no local publisher was willing to represent Stronghold without excisions and adjustments, Kesha had to rewrite the book in English. You can get in touch with Kesha at keshabakunin@protonmail.com.
Since no local publisher was willing to represent Stronghold without excisions and adjustments, Kesha had to rewrite the book in English. You can get in touch with Kesha at keshabakunin@protonmail.com.
Advance Praise
"A powerful statement that lingers in the mind long after its initial reading, demanding multiple rereads to reveal all the gems layered within its complex tale. Readers of political parables and fiction that hold familiar settings and thought-provoking insights into the origins of repression and tyranny will find Stronghold a frightening read." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"An epic and bold story of power and justice." - Joseph Haeger, Independent Book Review
"A sincere, urgent, and deeply personal plea to all its readers to remember that every society is just a step away from a tyranny." - Chris Vittriano, Vittriano Book Review
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781637529379 |
| PRICE | $23.99 (USD) |
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