“The significance of this publication is particularly great for our youth, who by reading this book can learn about several unknown aspects of the Struggle of 1955-1959, which are largely illuminated by the information and testimonies presented by the author Andreas Drymiotis in his book.” TASSOS PAPADOPOULOS President of the Republic of Cyprus
“The nightmarish days of the 'trial-less' detainees in various detention centers (e.g., Kokkino Trimithias, Pyla, Pyroi, and others) demonstrate the brutal behavior of the colonizers and are clearly described by the then-detainee Andreas Drymiotis, as these experiences remain vividly intact in his memory to this day.” KLAIRI ANGELIDOU President of the Historical Memory Council of the EOKA Struggle 1955-1959
“[...] the Diary not only describes my own experience, but it is essentially a testimony from the life of all the detainees of that time. [...] And because ‘memory—not blood—is the great link that ensures unity and continuity,’ as Panagiotis Kanellopoulos said, that is why I proceeded with this publication. To preserve the memory.”
