“This beautifully written book records the long aftermath of the deep trauma of the Balkan war.”
- Peter Oborne, award-winning author and journalist
Before the war, there were roller skates, school corridors, and summer holidays. Then came the questions no child should have to answer.
In Daughters of Dissidents Need Not Apply, Nadina Ronc recounts her childhood in Bosnia as it is overtaken by the collapse of Yugoslavia and the eruption of war. Told through the eyes of a girl who is paying attention long before she understands the consequences, this memoir charts the precise moment when safety disappears - not all at once, but through silence, denial, and small irreversible decisions.
This is not a story of survival polished into inspiration. It is a record of what it means to grow up when truth becomes dangerous, neutrality impossible, and memory an ethical act.
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Praise & Reader Response - Reviewed favourably by Peter Oborne and readers worldwide.
What others are saying:
“Thank you Nadina Ronc for telling your story. Your book is the first book I am reading to my teenage daughter to help her understand her roots, history, BiH , and so much more. I couldn't have picked a better book for this 'bonding' experience ! Hvala ....”
- Reader, LinkedIn
“This is a fascinating account, examining the issues of identity and loss brought about by the 1990’s Yugoslav conflicts. The effect of war and the toll it takes on herself and her family, are plainly identified and beautifully written….Powerful, absorbing and honest, a book that deserves to be read and her story to be told.”
“Nadina has written a compelling, beautiful and highly personal book showcasing what it means to have to flee war, leave everything behind and integrate in a foreign country. In an increasingly intolerant world, this book provides a unique insight into the long-terms scars war leaves…”
“Some books don’t just tell a story; they demand to be felt. Daughters of Dissidents Need Not Apply is one of those rare works that grips you from the first page and refuses to let go. It is raw, unflinching, and profoundly moving, a memoir that doesn’t just recount a life but pulls the reader into its depths.”