Bloody Fields of Flowers

By Mersida Bijelic

Bloody Fields of Flowers is a captivating story about family, identity, and perseverance. Mersida

Bijelic's memoir details her picturesque childhood in the former Yugoslavia and the horrors of war

after its violent dissolution. In 1992, when the nation broke into six independent countries, in Bosnia

and Herzegovina, nine-year-old Mersida was exposed to political strife, religious persecution, and

finally an onslaught of unimaginable violence. With her family by her side and her unwavering

faith, Mersida found the strength to persevere through the turmoil and finally build a new life in the

United States. Her eye-opening memories will leave you questioning the devastating effects of

social and political divisions and, ultimately, understanding how an individual can still embrace

compassion

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GXMTN67N
• ISBN13: 9798993873626
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Veronica Lane Books
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"