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Peter Lampa-Olsen's avatar

When I look at this photo and see his expression, I dont even have to read his words. Its all there. Words are only words, they are an abstraction. I dont trust words anymoore. I need to feel the image to believe.

Christine Hickey's avatar

Yes, a strong and courageous face...

Peter Lampa-Olsen's avatar

He had an opposit opinion of the stalin aftemath. And he was strong enough to speak up💖

Christine Hickey's avatar

Yes, and because of his courage, Solzhenitsyn decided to seek publication of his truth!

Christine Hickey's avatar

I read that Boris Pasternak's novel, "Doktor Zhivago" gave Solzhenitsyn the courage to offer his writings for publication...a risk at the time in the Soviet Union.

darin's avatar

Do you do a regular podcast? I think i recall mention of it somewhere but can't for the life of me find anything.

Celia Farber's avatar

No. haha. Maybe one day.

AJ's avatar

Celia, you have given me the words I needed today.

Celia Farber's avatar

I'm so happy to hear that.

Richard Rettke's avatar

Thanks, good stuff.

Lulita.'s avatar

beautifully said, sharing!

harris's avatar

this just MADE MY DAY! i will carry this in my heart today. thank you!