Come along to POSK for the book launch of The Dolls We Left Behind: A Child’s Wartime Journey from Poland to Persia, the moving memoir of Eugenia Krajewska, who as a child was deported to Siberia in 1940 and later found refuge in Persia with her family.
25th October, 15:30-17:00, Polish Social and Cultural Association, POSK, FREE Entry
The Dolls We Left Behind: A Child’s Wartime Journey from Poland to Persia, is the memoir of Eugenia Krajewska, who as a child was deported to Siberia in 1940 and later found refuge in Persia with her family.
The memoir is a moving family story and an important record of Polish wartime history, praised by scholars for its vivid testimony.
The event takes place on Saturday 25 October 2025, 3:30–5:00 pm at POSK, London.
Entry is free, with readings, discussion, and Polish cake and prosecco served afterwards.
For more information: www.siostrykrajewskie.com
Hardback available: Amazon link
FREE ENTRY, RSVP here
RSVP: siostrykrajewskiepress@gmail.com
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