“A Message From Ukraine,” by Volodymyr Zelensky, $16.00 at Sherman’s Maine Coastal Book Shop, 49 Exchange Street in the Old Port of Portland. It Was Published by Random House, 2022.

President Zelensky of Ukraine Addresses Congress Recently Receiving Numerous Standing Ovations for His Leadership Against the Illegal War of Russia’s Putin Against Ukraine.

Have you been looking for the best, last minute gift book you can find for your holiday gift giving?  This blogger would like to recommend “A Message From Ukraine,” by Volodymyr Zelensky, the inspiring President of Ukraine.

Fresh off his inspiring talk before the US Congress in Washington, DC., this 118 page hardcover book may be just the gift you are looking for.  If you or someone you know wants to contribute to the support of the Ukrainian people, but don’t know how to do that, this is a good place to start.  Proceeds from this small but powerful book go to:  United24, President Zelensky’s initiative to collect donations in support of Ukraine.

The book has a preface and is divided into four “parts.” The parts are:  Our Values, Our Fight, Our Voice and Our Nation. According to the book jacket, it “is the only book officially authorized by President Zelensky.”  The slim volume “includes speeches he has personally selected to tell the story of the Ukrainian people.’

It is for sale at Sherman’s Maine Coastal Book Shop, 49 Exchange Street, in the Old Port of Portland.  Sherman’s is open today until 6:00 pm and tomorrow, Saturday, December 24, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.  773-4100.