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Opening the “Iron Curtain”
2013 Vol. 5 No. 1 — Spring / Books

Opening the “Iron Curtain”

There are some things that Poles have always known, but Western readers are only now finding out. Anne Applebaum’s book, Iron Curtain, suggests Piotr Wróbel, makes people think and ask questions. About time.

How I Survived Socialism: A Self-Help Guide for Worried Americans
2012 vol. 4 no. 1 — Spring / Features

How I Survived Socialism: A Self-Help Guide for Worried Americans

The regime was harsh, the system absurd but rules made up in Moscow were no match for the individualistic Poles. Magda Romanska’s delightful piece shows us how it was done. Elegantly, of course.