“Åsbrink writes sentences that make one gasp in admiration… should be read for its poetry, its insights, and the interweaving of personal and political judgments.” - Sydney Morning Herald “A skillful and illuminating way of presenting, to wonderful effect, the cultural, political, and personal history of a year that changed the world.” - Kirkus Reviews “ gripping history… careful juxtaposition of disparate events highlights an underlying interconnectedness and suggests a new way of thinking about the postwar era.” -The New Yorker “An extraordinary achievement.” - New York Times Book Review I think the subtitle, Where Now Begins, really speaks to one of the things that makes this book so important: The echoes of 1947 are resonating very, very clearly today.” -Nancy Pearl on NPR’s Morning Edition It is one of the best books, certainly the best nonfiction book, that I’ve read recently. “ 1947 is one of those books that makes you want to major in history. By Elisabeth Åsbrink Translated by Fiona Graham
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