“Rarely do people write about such great tragedies as calmly as Michalska does—without complaint, without blame. The dispassionate style of the narrative strengthens the impact of the description. This is a story about the will to survive, and about the joy that comes from that survival. Awe-inspiring—I read this incredible recollection in one breath.” —Granice

 “A sober hymn to tenacity and courage. This determined woman tells her story in a neutral tone, without pathos, without bitterness, without incriminating or nationalist reproaches. Despite everything, solidarity, dedication, and kindness persist.” —Les Notes

 “What a story! Stubborn Life is both a glimpse into all the complexities and cruelties of the Soviet twentieth century, and a sober and powerful account of a life marked as much by the determination to move forward as by ‘the memory of all those (…) who stayed there forever.’” —Passage à l’Est

• Tie-in placement in media coverage of current war in Ukraine
• Appeals to readers interested in the Ukraine, history, medical biography, inspiring stories of female empowerment and of resilience
• Advance galleys and digital reader copies
• National TV, radio, print, and online review campaign
• Consumer-facing national advertising campaign on Shelf Awareness, Lithub, NPR, Foreword Reviews, Goodreads
• Book club discussion guide
• Bookstore co-op available
• Excerpt placement
• Social-media campaign & Goodreads Giveaway