They won. 11 stories about people with wounds — visible and invisible

The heroes and heroines of this book suffered various losses in the war: some lost an arm or a leg, both legs or both arms, an eye, teeth or half a skull. Others lost their peace of mind, the ability to sleep soundly, and sometimes the meaning of life. Some lost their spines, and some lost their nerves. For many, the war took not only their health, but also their friends, brothers, lovers, and homes. Instead, it left a huge void in their souls.

In Anastasia Fedchenko’s book, you will read 11 stories of winners. They conquer Hoverla on prostheses and run marathons, jump with a parachute and win medals at sports competitions, work, travel, and give birth to children. Everyone has their own path and pace: some still cannot calmly recall the moment of their injury, while others joke harshly about their lost limbs. These stories make you cry, laugh, shiver with horror and marvel at the light that has a place even in war. They are inspiring.

This book is not only for people who have seen war up close, it is for each of us (and about each of us). After all, any of our wounds and losses - visible or invisible - can become an anchor, or they can be a springboard to something completely new.