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Josette Baer’s book is a very interesting undertaking, which offers an insight into the volatile history of the 20th century, through to the present day, in the Czech lands and, in a wider context, also in Europe and the world, through the fates and activities of seven women. The author set herself the difficult task of presenting women of various professions, who originated from different backgrounds and distinguished themselves also in their significance in the international context. What they all have in common, though, are their humanism and attempts to promote these values. Also, the women portrayed do not let themselves get carried away by the historical events, but try to influence them, each one in her own particular way.

Josette Baer is an experienced author, her book is most readable and informative. I am no friend of lengthy forewords and explicatory comments. Readers should form their own opinions. In any case, I recommend reading this book carefully and I thank the author for her admirable work. Reading it is very inspiring, offering a deep insight into the subject matter.

Karel Borůvka

Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Switzerland

Bern, Switzerland, July 2015