Imagine a book that refuses to let you forget! “The Krajina That Once Was” by Gordana Janićijević is not just a collection of old testimonies, but a raw, painful witness to a time that tore apart people and land. Over three decades of unvarnished, unfiltered stories, free from ideological fog, reveal how Krajina, once rich and full of life, became a place erased from the map. Gordana traveled every inch of Krajina, saw the good and the bad, and turned it all into stories that hurt and cannot be ignored.
This book is not for everyone. Not for those who want to forget or see through rose-colored glasses. It is written for those seeking truth, for those who want to understand how political divisions and human tragedies shaped the end of the 20th century. Although it will not be available for free sale, thanks to the persistence of the publishers, it is accessible in libraries across Serbia and Republika Srpska.
Gordana finished the manuscript on June 10, and a month later she passed away. Her book is more than a chronology of events — it is a deeply personal and professional testimony about the loss not only of geography but of human destinies. If you think you know everything about Krajina, think again. This book will make you question what we lost and why it’s important not to forget.
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