CONDITION USED GOOD, THE WOMAN WHO COULD NOT DIE , JULIA DE BEAUSOBRE, HARDCOVER, 1948

The Woman Who Could Not Die by Olga de Beausobre is a powerful and deeply moving memoir that combines personal testimony with spiritual insight. Originally published just before World War II by Messrs. Chatto and Windus, the book has gained renewed interest for its haunting relevance in today’s world.

The narrative recounts the author’s harrowing experiences as a cultured and devout Russian woman imprisoned by the Soviet G.P.U. and later sent to one of the USSR’s brutal labor camps. Her detailed and honest account offers a rare and chilling look into the realities of totalitarian oppression. Yet, what sets this memoir apart is not just its historical significance, but its remarkable spiritual depth.

Without moralizing, de Beausobre demonstrates compassion, forgiveness, and unwavering faith, even toward those who caused her immense suffering. Her story reveals the enduring strength of Christian values in the face of cruelty and despair.

Blending horror with beauty, this is a book that leaves a lasting impression of peace, resilience, and hope. The reissue includes a thoughtful preface by renowned author Rebecca West.