This book presents a collection of reportages from Ukraine spanning roughly one year from
February 2022 to February 2023. Its focus is on the experiences of women in the context of war
whether they are soldiers volunteers refugees or do not fit into any of these categories.
Through their stories the book sheds light on how women are trying to make sense of the
conflict and the unique struggles they face. The reportages vary in their content and
perspective. One follows the story of a woman-soldier who had to combat invading troops while
dealing with the deportation of her child to Russia. Another tells of a woman who passed
through a filtration process and managed to rescue her handicapped mother from Russia. There is
also the tale of a woman whose partner died in battle and who joined the army in his memory
and that of a journalist who faced personal challenges while identifying Russian soldiers.
Other stories feature women who represent different backgrounds and challenges such as a
grandmother who tries to maintain a sense of normalcy and tend to her garden despite the
bombing an African Ukrainian aspiring to be a dancer while facing prejudices and a disabled
activist who rescues other people with disabilities who are stranded under occupation. Despite
their different experiences these women share commonalities such as being Ukrainian female
and having been touched by war loss and heroism in different ways. Through their stories the
book offers a diverse and nuanced portrayal of the impact of war on women¿s lives.
