{"product_id":"mourka-my-odyssey-from-kentucky-to-koupaki","title":"Mourka: My Odyssey from Kentucky to Koupaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mountain village in Greece, gripped by despair.\u003cbr\u003e\nA humble mule from Kentucky.\u003cbr\u003e\nA forgotten chapter of post–World War II recovery.\u003cbr\u003e\nA powerful reminder of what determined international cooperation can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the animals that sustained rural life largely lost to war, fields lay untended and villages were abandoned.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom across the Atlantic came an unexpected lifeline: tens of thousands of American horses and mules sent to places where hope had nearly vanished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMourka was one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold in Mourka’s own warm and witty voice, this historical novel offers a unique and deeply human perspective on resilience and recovery. It shows how practical, well-targetted assistance can restore livelihoods and dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEighty years later, as conflict, environmental pressures, and economic instability continue to displace millions, the questions raised by Mourka’s story remain strikingly relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe postwar generation understood that international cooperation was not only an act of compassion, but also of foresight; that helping shattered societies stand on their feet was essential to preventing wider instability, forced migration, and prolonged human suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, however, the very institutions and commitments that embodied this vision are being questioned, reduced, or even dismantled. In an age that often favors short-term calculation over long-term responsibility, Mourka stands as both a moving story and a timely reminder that withdrawing from sustained humanitarian engagement carries consequences, not only for those left unaided, but also for the stability and conscience of the wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMourka will resonate with readers interested in postwar reconstruction efforts and the ideas that led to the creation of international institutions for cooperation and solidarity among nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also offers a vivid return to a “lost world” of traditional agriculture and the strong bond between people and their animals. Greeks and other Europeans of the diaspora will find in the book a bridge to a world once lived, one that can be shared with their children and grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT-BOOK","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54003715506544,"sku":"978-6180066593","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8543\/8576\/files\/ebook_3913_0a9ab795f5.jpg?v=1783562992","url":"https:\/\/antbook.store\/de\/products\/mourka-my-odyssey-from-kentucky-to-koupaki","provider":"ANTBOOK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}