Irena Karpa on the Book as a Cure for Amnesia: Why We Shouldn't Forget About the War

Irena Karpa presented her new book 'He Returns on Sunday', which she worked on for three years. The writer noted that fewer readers are interested in books about the war, reports Glavcom, citing the Communication Service of a separate artillery brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine.

In her new book, Irena Karpa shares a candid story about love during the war and distance, about life on two continents. During a charity event in Kyiv, the writer referred to her book as 'medicine'.

'This is medicine for amnesia. This is medicine to prevent people from staying in their comfort zone. So I consider this a story about lovers. I am a writer, I care about the people on the front line. I am not a military expert. But I know people whose love was taken away forever,' Karpa shared.

Irena Karpa, who lives in Ukraine and France, noted that the perception of the war in Ukraine is different from the perception abroad.

'The further you are from the war, the more you feel your powerlessness. When there is an opportunity to act, the feeling of helplessness is absent,' the writer emphasized.

Poets' Performances at a Cultural Event in Kyiv

Earlier at the 'Book Country' in Kyiv, military poets performed, Glavcom reported.

In her new book 'He Returns on Sunday', Irena Karpa talks about love during the war and separation, as well as about a divided life between two countries. The writer emphasized the importance of not staying in the comfort zone and not forgetting about those who are experiencing the war on the front line.