Stalin’s Daughter

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the complex reality of Svetlana Alliluyeva, daughter of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin. Written by Rosemary Sullivan, a well-known biographer and literary critic, Stalin’s Daughter: The Extraordinary and Tumultuous Life of Svetlana Alliluyeva is a must-read for any student or historian interested in Russian history. Through her meticulous research, Sullivan pieces together Svetlana’s tumultuous life story, from her privileged childhood to her dramatic defection to the United States in 1967. With great insight and compassion, Sullivan humanizes Alliluyeva and allows readers to explore the difficulties she faced as the daughter of one of the most powerful men in the world. By delving deeper into Alliluyeva’s life, Sullivan provides readers with an invaluable look at a woman who lived in extraordinary times.