Dancing Bears

In this captivating audiobook, award-winning journalist Witold Szabłowski explores the poignant stories of individuals across Eastern Europe and Cuba, drawing parallels with the Bulgarian Gypsies’ tradition of dancing bears. Following the shifts brought by the fall of Communism in the early 2000s, these bears, once performers, now evoke a sense of nostalgia for their former lives. Szabłowski's insightful accounts delve into the complexities of freedom and the allure of authoritarianism, offering a thought-provoking reflection on social and economic transformations.