With Their Backs to the World

With Their Backs to the World offers an immersive look into the lives of ordinary Serbs during and after the Slobodan Milosevic regime. Renowned reporter Åsne Seierstad travels extensively through Serbia, capturing a mosaic of experiences and perspectives from 1999 to 2004, revealing the complexities of a nation in turmoil.
Why You Should Read?
Gain insight into the human impact of political upheaval in post-Milosevic Serbia.
Explore diverse viewpoints from nationalists, rock stars, and ordinary citizens, fostering a nuanced understanding.
Experience Åsne Seierstad's acclaimed investigative journalism, bringing empathy and detailed observation to complex historical events.
Understand the conflicting hopes and dreams that shaped a nation grappling with its identity.