The Zhivago Affair

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this biography explores the life of Boris Pasternak, the beloved Russian poet and novelist behind "Doctor Zhivago." It highlights his courageous decision to publish and distribute his work secretly within the Soviet Union, despite government opposition, and the involvement of the CIA in smuggling the novel into the country. Through access to previously classified files, the book paints a vivid picture of Pasternak’s passion, charm, and his role as a pioneering writer-dissident in a turbulent era.