Frei

The biography "Free" by Lea Ypi takes readers to Albania in 1989, a country marked by a command economy and political repression. Ten-year-old Lea experiences a childhood dominated by the secret police and the proletariat. However, with the fall of the wall, a new reality unfolds: people gain the freedom to make their own choices. This freedom also brings challenges, as unscrupulous businessmen destabilize the economy and the hope for a better future fades. In impressive prose, Ypi describes growing up in a turbulent environment and the search for the true essence of freedom. The narrative is not only a personal story but also a reflection of the societal upheavals in Albania.