Author: Sergei Kourdakov

Publisher: Spire Books 8177

Year: 1973 Print: 1 Cover Price: $1.95

Condition:  Book Grades: Very Good Plus. Not read

Genre: Non Fiction/Religion/Crime/Biography

Pages: 254

90124075E

In this gripping and controversial autobiography, Sergei Kourdakov offers readers a firsthand account of his life as a former KGB agent in the Soviet Union during the 1970s. A staunch Communist Party member, Kourdakov reveals the inner workings of the KGB and his role in persecuting Christians until his defection to Canada in 1971.
Through vivid and stark descriptions of his experiences, Kourdakov exposes the harsh realities of political repression under the Soviet regime and the impact it had on individuals caught in its grip. His personal transformation from an ideal Soviet citizen to a disillusioned defector raises thought-provoking questions about the price of conformity and the possibility of redemption.
"The Persecutor" invites readers to explore a unique perspective on Soviet history and the ethical dilemmas faced by those who enforce totalitarian rule. While the book has generated controversy and questions about its authenticity, it remains a powerful and compelling narrative of personal struggle and the search for personal integrity in the face of injustice.