Run

At first glance, Galia's marriage seemed like a fairytale: a caring Italian husband, a house amidst picturesque landscapes, a wonderful daughter… But in reality, Galia faces domestic violence and is faced with a difficult choice: to endure or to run,... having neither a job nor acquaintances, and risking losing the most precious thing in a mother's life… Anita's situation is the opposite: a strong marriage, a successful career, and cozy housing. However, getting to know Galia helps her recognize dangerous warning signs in her own seemingly perfect family… The novel is based on real stories. “Run” is a social drama by Lidia Davydova, which truthfully reflects the persistence of women overcoming difficult situations in a foreign country. The book makes one think about the consequences of silence, denial, as well as learned helplessness and lack of integration. Through the stories of several heroines, the author shows that there is a way out, even in the most challenging circumstances. “Reading this novel is painful, but how captivating it is! A true story about love and hatred, friendship and desperation, the courage to make difficult decisions and endure the blows of fate. Also -- about the courage to get angry and say: You cannot treat me like this, to break the silence of the victim and shatter the chains of violence and dependence. An ode to all fragile women with a steel core inside who seek freedom from fear and find themselves.” -- Olga Primachenko, author of the bestseller “Gently to Yourself”