The Life of Olga Havlová

Before Václav Havel became President, few people knew of Olga Havlová. In just a few years she won the respect of thousands of her fellow citizens. To this day we hear about her noble spirit, her strength of personality. A sizeable portion of the book is about her role as First Lady, but the author has his sights set beyond the domain of formal presentations and well-worn myths, to capture the openness and particulars of her dramatic life.