Books

“Dobrý rozhovor” – Discussing the Debut Memoir

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Following our previous entry on the background of Petr Oprsal’s departure from the Jehovah’s Witnesses, we are adding this video interview from the series “Dobrý rozhovor” to the archive. In this session, Petr discusses the launch of his literary debut, Cestou z věže (Flight from the Tower). While the book is a memoir, it serves … Read more

Czech State Comes Knocking on Door of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Deregistration Threat

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In this archival feature, we turn to a personal and revealing interview with Petr Oprsal. While much of this blog focuses on his fiction and translations, Petr’s life story – specifically his upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness in Communist Czechoslovakia and his subsequent departure from the faith – is central to understanding his worldview. The … Read more