Ioana Cretoiu

The Story Of Our Generation Ioana Cretoiu

In 1989, the political landscape of the Eastern European country of Romania changed dramatically. No longer the Socialist Republic of Romania, it became a parliamentary democracy modeled on the American system. For most people, such a drastic change in ideology would come as a complete shock. But for the "children of the republic"-the last generation born in the kingdom of Romania-it was nothing new. They had seen four regime changes during their lifetime.



In this fascinating chronicle, authors Matei Cazacu, Ioana Cre?oiu, and Ladislau G. Hajos relate their interviews with other members of their generation, preserving memories from the three different versions of this country-and fostering hope for the new Romania.



Cazacu, Cre?oiu, and Hajos interview a wide variety of students and neighbors, whose reminiscences emphasize not just the challenges of living under a communist system but also the bright memories of their high school years-showing that while their classmates were aware of the changing political situation, they were still able to act very much like typical teenagers.



The Story of Our Generation captures the voices of these individuals, who kept their optimism and camaraderie through the many rebirths of a new Romania.