Charles Wohlforth Knihy

Set against the backdrop of coastal Alaska, this book combines personal narratives with a critical examination of environmental disasters, highlighting the aftermath of the Exxon Valdez and BP oil spills. Journalist Charles Wohlforth explores the interplay between humanity and nature, presenting a mix of compelling characters and insightful assessments. His work serves as both a reflection on current ecological challenges and a hopeful vision for the future, urging readers to engage in the ongoing conversation about our planet's fate.

Growing up during the tumultuous era of Hitler and Stalin, Victor Fischer witnessed the harrowing consequences of political repression as friends' parents vanished due to arrests. The son of a prominent American journalist and a Russian writer, his family's escape from Russia was orchestrated by Eleanor Roosevelt. Victor later served in the U.S. Army during World War II, while his childhood friends found themselves on opposing sides in the conflict, highlighting the stark realities of war and political strife.