Event Highlight: “Living the Independence Dream” Book Talk

On November 18, 2024, explore Ukraine's complex journey through identity and resilience at the Max Kade Center’s book talk on Living the Independence Dream: Ukraine and Ukrainians in Contemporary Socio-Political Context, a new release from Vernon Press. This collection, edited by Dr. Lada Kolomiyets, delves into Ukraine's thirty years of independence, from the early hopes to the evolving challenges amidst current conflict. Read more about the even here.

With personal narratives, historical analyses, and reflections on language and memory, this volume is essential for understanding Ukrainian society today. Highlights include insights into digital folklore and Ukraine’s diasporic identity. Contributors and guest speakers, including Judge Bohdan Futey and Dr. Yuri Shapoval, will lead discussions on how historical memory, culture, and resilience shape contemporary Ukraine.

Event Details

• Time: 4:30-6:30 pm

• Location: Max Kade Center

• Discount Code: BQAKTH30 for 30% off at Vernon Press

Discover more about this insightful work here. Join the conversation and engage with expert perspectives on Ukraine’s present and future identity.

Title Living the Independence Dream: Ukraine and Ukrainians in Contemporary Socio-Political Context [Hardback]
Edition 1st
ISBN 978-1-64889-861-7
Published in June 2024