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Władysław Mleczko, taken from his hometown of Beresteczko to Siberia, would years later stand alongside General Anders, and ultimately rebuild his life and family in London.
From Beresteczko to London is a remarkable story of courage, survival, and intergenerational solidarity — told straight from the heart by someone who truly lived it.
From Beresteczko to London is a moving, semi-autobiographical novel by Władysław Mleczko, whose protagonist — based on the author himself — becomes a witness to the dramatic events of the 20th century. It is a story of young students fighting alongside General Anders, of forced emigration, and of the hardships of life in post-war Britain.
The book opens with a sudden departure — without farewells, only hope of escaping deportation to Siberia. In exile, with return to Poland forbidden, Polish people found work and purpose in a new land. Mleczko describes how aristocrats, artists, and laborers together helped lift Britain from the ruins, forming a lasting bond of shared fate with the people of Albion.
A recent BBC interview with Mleczko (broadcast in 2025) revealed new aspects of his journey — the author shares personal reflections and behind-the-scenes insights into the writing process, lending the story even greater authenticity and depth.
Why is this book worth reading?
True memories – Vivid accounts of emigrant life, told by someone who lived it.
The power of the individual in history – The story of ordinary people — from factory workers to cultural figures — shows how massive historical movements begin with individual lives.
An inspiring message – A testament to international solidarity and hope, even in the most difficult of times.
