Until We Fall

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Helena Sheehan offers a personal and critical perspective on the tumultuous events surrounding the breakup of the Soviet Union. Through her autobiographical narrative, she captures the initial optimism brought by glasnost and perestroika, contrasting it with the harsh realities of subsequent counterrevolutions. This account provides an insightful look at the complexities of a world in upheaval, challenging the simplistic equating of capitalism's rise with democratic progress.