ukraine - Scott J. Pearson’s Book Review

A Message from Ukraine: Speeches, 2019-2022 by Volodymyr Zelensky

By Scott J. Pearson | January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by Scott J. Pearson

Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine in 2022 sent shockwaves through the democratic world. It reminded many of how precarious open, free societies are. As time unfolded, Ukrainian resistance, led by their President Zelensky, proved more formidable than anyone could predict. Most of the free world united behind Ukraine as they fought back Russian gains kilometer by kilometer. Zelensky’s leadership has been admirable. It’ll likely be studied by generations after his time passes, much like Churchill’s…

PEREMOHA: Victory for Ukraine

By Scott J. Pearson | October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 by Scott J. Pearson

The plight of the Ukrainian people in 2022 has been seen and felt across the world. Most humans sympathize with a country whom a rival invaded for doing nothing but existing. Generally, I have mixed feelings about war because it’s incredibly destructive towards universal human life, but the philosophical category of a just war surely exists for situations like these. The Ukrainian military needs to be supported to defend their right to exist. This short…

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Sunflowers Beneath the Snow

By Scott J. Pearson | February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 by Scott J. Pearson

As I write, Russian troops are invading the independent nation of Ukraine. This backdrop compelled me to hurry up to read this book for insight into the current conflict, and I am glad I did. It tells a complex tale of three generations of Ukrainian women trying to make a life amidst international strife. The coincidences are stultifying, but the author claims that the general narrative is true. The story reminds us of the enduring…