Submitted by: Valerie Martin
Generally, what inspires you to read?
For as long as I can remember, reading has been a part of my life. Whether reading for pleasure or for educational/informational purposes, reading is a component of every day, a habit I am very happy to have!
When did you first read The Gulag Archipelago?
1988
How did you come to read this book?
This book was suggested to me by a music professor in graduate school.
Why has this book inspired you the most?
While I was aware of the Soviet Union in a general way, delving into this book transported me to a world that was unimaginable.
In reading this book, how has your life been influenced or changed?
It changed my understanding of human nature: I have understood the power of the individual and the power of those with authority in very different terms.
