Leningrad

In "Leningrad," Anna Reid presents a gripping narrative history of the city's harrowing two-and-a-half-year siege that began on September 8, 1941, following Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union. The audiobook, narrated by Kristin Atherton, intertwines personal accounts from diarists on both sides, revealing the desperate struggles for survival amidst starvation, violence, and extraordinary acts of bravery. Stripping away Soviet propaganda, Reid addresses critical questions about responsibility for the devastating death toll and offers a compelling exploration of life in a city under siege, combining original insights with poignant storytelling.