For Stefania, life was a canvas painted with the colors of her peaceful routine and the warmth of her loved ones. But on February 24, 2022, that canvas was abruptly torn apart as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plunged the country into chaos and desperation.
In this gripping memoir, we follow the traumatic journey of a young artist as she navigates the treacherous path of escaping a war-torn Kyiv. With her mother by her side, she faces unimaginable choices, from heart-stopping moments of panic on the city streets to the agonizing decision to leave her beloved Kyiv behind.
Stefania Miro (Miroshnychenko) was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. From an early age, she dedicated her life to the study of fine art, illustration, and design. However, her journey as an artist, as well as her entire life, was disrupted by the outbreak of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Forced to leave the war-torn homeland and start afresh in Canada, Stefania encountered irreversible changes. The deep impact of these events unexpectedly led to discovering a talent for storytelling.
A gripping glimpse into a terrifying situation that too many people experience, and not enough people think about. Stefania's journey from Ukraine in the midst of war is emotionally raw, personal, and honest. Her easy to read writing style and detailed illustrations will keep you in the heart of each suspenseful moment page after page.