Vitaly Zapeka is not afraid to be frank. The collection of war prose includes the first male tears, and true love, and anecdotes and naturalistic essays from the trenches of Donetsk region, and a story about the first days of a full-scale invasion. With his characteristic sincerity, the author examines how Ukrainians preserve their humanity in difficult circumstances, talks about the experience of the Russian-Ukrainian war and our boundless thirst for life and freedom. This book can comfort those who have been traumatized by the war and give strength to all who are approaching our victory.