About the Book: 83 Days in Mariupol is a gripping nonfiction account of Ukraine’s defiant stand against Russia’s brutal invasion, focusing on the siege of Mariupol—a once peaceful city turned warzone. Amidst devastating shelling, scarce food, no power, and collapsing infrastructure, civilians endured unthinkable conditions with unwavering resilience. Acclaimed journalist and Sibert Honor author Don Brown delivers a powerful narrative of patriotism, sacrifice, and survival under fire, capturing the harrowing reality of urban warfare. The book draws chilling parallels between Mariupol and historic sieges like Dunkirk, Leningrad, and Thermopylae, highlighting how the spirit of resistance lives on in modern-day Ukraine. A compelling chronicle of courage, 83 Days in Mariupol sheds light on the humanitarian crisis and global consequences of war in Eastern Europe.