 | They Took My Father: Finnish Americans in Stalin’s Russia Subjects: Sevander Mayme 1923–; Soviet Union -- Politics and government -- 1936-1953; Political persecution -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- History; Corgan Oscar 1887–1938; Immigrants -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Biography; Finnish Americans -- Rus; A riveting memoir of one familyOCOs struggle under a totalitarian regime.OC Mayme Sevander and Laurie Hertzel tell a poignant tale of a hidden corner of U.S. and Soviet history. Tracing the hopes and hardships of one family over two continents, They Took My Father explores the boundaries of loyalty, identity, and ideals.OCO OCoAmy Goldstein, Washington Post" |
