Not My Turn to Die: Memoirs of a Broken Childhood in Bosnia is the title of Savo Heleta’s memoir.
Published by Amacom, I have reviewed the book, where I state: “Set in 1992 to '94, Heleta addresses those years where he lived in a Muslim occupied part of Bosnia as a young boy. As life outside began to grow more dangerous, he and his parents, along with his younger sister, are forced into hiding. There he talks about living in isolation, without food or immediate comfort, and the attitudes needed for one desperate to survive.”
The book description notes: “From his childhood before the war to his internment and eventual freedom, we follow Savo’s emotional journey from a young teenager seeking retribution to a peace-seeking diplomat seeking healing and reconciliation. As the war unfolds, we meet the incredible people who helped shape Savo’s life, from his brave younger sister Sanja to Apko, the family friend who would become the family’s ultimate betrayer. Through it all, we begin to understand this young man’s arduous struggle to forgive the very people he could no longer trust. At once powerful and elegiac, Not My Turn to Die offers a unique look at a conflict that continues to fascinate and enlighten us.”
Please visit the review here , as well as checking out Amazon for more reviews and details.
Visit the author's website http://www.savoheleta.com/
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