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"Insightful... This book not only helps to illuminate the political and social problems facing much of Eastern Europe, but also sheds new light on the daily life of its residents, their emotional habits, fears and dreams." —The New York Times
"Drakulic is a perceptive and amusing social critic, with a wonderful eye for detail." —The Washington Post
"Profound and often bitingly funny... you'll never think about capitalism, modern history, or your perfect, white, American teeth in the same way again." —Elle
"Insightful... This book not only helps to illuminate the political and social problems facing much of Eastern Europe, but also sheds new light on the daily life of its residents, their emotional habits, fears and dreams." —The New York Times
"Drakulic is a perceptive and amusing social critic, with a wonderful eye for detail." —The Washington Post
"Profound and often bitingly funny... you'll never think about capitalism, modern history, or your perfect, white, American teeth in the same way again." —Elle
Slavenka Drakulic was born in Croatia in 1949. The author of several works of nonfiction and novels, she has written for The New York Times, The Nation, The New Republic, and numerous publications around the world.