Zelensky

A Biography

By: Serhii Rudenko, Michael M. Naydan - translator, Alla Perminova - translator

Narrated by: Mike Lenz

Three years after the political novice Volodymyr Zelensky was elected to Ukraine's highest office, he found himself catapulted into the role of war-time leader. The former comedian has become the public face of his country's courageous and bloody struggle against a brutal invasion.

Born to Jewish parents in central Ukraine, Zelensky campaigned for the presidency in the 2019 election on the promise to restore trust in politics. After his landslide victory, he told jubilant supporters "I will never let you down." Little did he know that he would be called upon to serve his people in the most demanding circumstances imaginable, fighting for the very survival of his country in the worst war on European soil since 1945.

Zelensky's leadership in the face of Russia's aggression is an inspiration to everyone who stands opposed to the appalling violence being unleashed on Ukraine.

This book tells his astonishing story.

©2022 Polity Press (P)2022 Tantor

Hard to follow at times, interesting and timely.

Interesting and informative. Though rambling and a bit hard to follow at times, it was also at times interesting and I’m happy to have listened to this title.

Hmm... I hope this isn't a pro-Trump book.

If it is, I'll stop, and return it. Donald Trump is a traitor. I thought I admired Zeleskyy, but we'll see. As always, my thoughts are with the innocent people affected by Putin's stupid ego war!

Z, a War Hero

The outcome for Ukraine will be the bellwether of Democracy. May Ukraine’s Democracy and all Democracies survive!!!