My Own Truth

An incredibly moving story about how difficult it is for a woman to live and survive in our world. Marina had everything in her life—family and children, betrayal and a bright all-consuming love, national conflicts, and a new betrayal… And yet Marina managed to endure it all and carry her love through it all, no matter what. It turns out you can even forgive betrayal if you truly love. The human soul is dark—not only for those around it, but often for the person himself: almost no one knows how they will act in a particular life situation. And there are no recipes for every occasion.

“Her life was simple and complicated at the same time. Well, as for every person.

Marina Ivanovna Gusko was born into an ordinary Russian family, in the city of Baku. Baku—in those distant Soviet times—was an international city that brought together all the peoples living in peace and brotherhood…”