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In this collection, newly translated into English, Lindgren (1907–2002), author of the "Pippi Longstocking" books, recounts her experience of World War II from the relative safety of Sweden's borders, sharing everyday accounts, as witnessed by those at the heart of it, through her work in the censor's office. The diary is supplemented by news reports, press cuttings, and personal reflection, making it a compelling and wel...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

What a remarkable book: a detailed, intelligent, compassionate record of living through WWII, written by a young aspiring writer, wife, mother--and future internationally famous author. (It's evident even in the diary entries that she is a gifted writer: "Poor human race...I'm staggered by the amount of sickness and distress, grief, unemployment, poverty and despair that can be fitted into this wretched earth.") Lindgren made her first diary entry on September 1, 1939, the day ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More