Tara has a strange family. Her father is preparing for the end of the world—canning peaches in case of mass famine and buying weapons that could wipe out an entire village. Her mother treats burns and broken bones with lavender tincture, and her brothers and sisters don’t go to school and work at the dump. Tara knows how to handle a rifle and operate a construction crane, but she can hardly read and write. But one day her life changes. Secretly from her parents, Tara is preparing to apply to college…
The book is read by Tatyana Bondarenko. Radio “Culture,” radio “Vera.” The narrator’s mastery and her acting experience will carry you along the difficult path of a brave girl, helping you understand much about yourself, your roots, and your opportunities.