Krajina Once Was: The Shocking Truth That Must Not Be Forgotten!
Have you ever heard of Krajina? Not the fairy tale kind, but the real one — once home to thousands, now just a shadow of its past. Recently, a book titled “Krajina nekad bejaše” was published, written by the late Gordana Janićijević, a journalist who reported from the battlefields of the 1990s. And no, this isn’t just another boring history book — it’s raw, authentic, and painful testimony that will make you question what really happened.
The Truth That Hurts
The book compiles testimonies over three decades old, yet their power and importance remain undiminished. Gordana didn’t sugarcoat anything; she recorded the harsh reality — division, tragedy, and political upheavals that shattered human lives and territories. This is not just a chronology of events but a deeply personal and professional testimony seeking answers, not oblivion.
Why Does This Matter?
Because Krajina is not just a geographic location. It symbolizes lost lives, destroyed homes, and ongoing injustice. The book was published as part of the special editions series by the Archive of Vojvodina and the Citizens’ Association Culture of Borders, with an official promotion scheduled for September in Belgrade. Although it won’t be available for general sale, it is accessible in numerous libraries across Serbia and Republika Srpska — for those who want to know the real story.
Who’s Behind the Book?
The chief editor is Dr. Nebojša Kuzmanović, editor Trifko Ćorović, and the review was written by Dr. Milan Gulić from the Institute of Contemporary History. The cover design is by Studio Hum Barajeva. Everything was done with great respect for the topic and the people who lived through this tragedy.
Let’s Not Forget Krajina!
This book isn’t just for historians or politicians. It’s for anyone who wants to understand how political decisions and wars destroyed not only territories but human lives. If you think the past is distant and irrelevant, think again. Krajina once was, and its story still lives — in the book, in memories, in the hearts of survivors.
So, dear readers, what do you think? Is it time to finally hear this story loud and clear? Or will we keep closing our eyes to the truth? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just throw in a sarcastic joke — you know we love a good debate!
