"The topics raised in the book – such as deep poverty, illiteracy, the fate of young mothers, and the everyday struggles faced by marginalized communities – prompt deeper reflection on social inequalities and exclusion. Through everyday stories, the writer brings social injustices closer, while also highlighting that these problems are not just statistical data, but affect real people whose lives are fundamentally determined by regular discrimination," Zselyke Gyenes explained. "Despite all this, the power of gratitude, joy, and perseverance can still be felt. It was a very touching and interesting read. Through it, I was able to learn about many extraordinary, shocking, and heart-wrenching stories," adds Katalin Sándor.
According to Gyenes, while reading the book, questions arose such as how could society's attitude toward excluded communities change? Why is it so difficult to break down stereotypes within ourselves, and how can we deal with the everyday effects of social prejudice? What role do family, education, and community support play in enabling someone to break out of disadvantaged circumstances? "Reading the book, the writer holds up a mirror to us about our possible stereotypes, about how prejudice affects our thinking, and also highlights that not only society, but we ourselves need to reassess the values by which we judge our fellow human beings," Gyenes summarized her thoughts.
Andrea Tankó's work encourages us not to be mere external observers of problems, but to actively think about how we can change social structures and our own attitudes.
Zselyke Gyenes and Katalin Sándor
