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Balkanized at Sunrise: How a Sci-Fi Author Was Recruited to Keep a President from a War Crimes Indictment
 
 

Balkanized at Sunrise: How a Sci-Fi Author Was Recruited to Keep a President from a War Crimes Indictment [Kindle Edition]

Joe Tripician , Joseph Tripician
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The Time: the immediate aftermath of the bloody Balkan wars of the 90s.

The Man: a penniless science-fiction author.

The Job: write the official biography of Croatia's President, Franjo Tudjman.

In an effort to keep Tudjman out of the War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague, the Croatian government hired Joe Tripician, author of "The Official Alien Abductee's Handbook", to pen a state-sanctioned biography for US consumption. The biography, far from a whitewashed piece of propaganda, became a darkly comic and sadly tragic tale of deception, danger, death and desire, where guilt abounds, but responsibility remains elusive.

"Balkanized at Sunrise" is the true story of how Joe navigated between toadying government aides, lying politicians, harassed dissident journalists, and Croatian and Bosnian women looking for a quick visa. It's a fascinating memoir of political, moral, and sexual proportions.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Great Book! October 4, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition
Loved it! Balkanized at Sunrise is definitely one of the funniest and most entertaining books I've read in a long time.

As anyone who has worked on the fringes of publishing or journalism knows, it's a thin line between failed hack and esteemed author. Mr. Tripician walks the line with a keen sense of whit and an abundance of self deprecating humor as he takes us along on one of the most unlikeliest of tales i.e., how a broke science fiction writer was recruited to keep a president from a war crimes tribunal.

It's a wildly funny story that chronicles the author's search for the "truth", and the larger-than-life characters trying to re-write history in the post Yugoslav era. Most admiringly, this book treats its subject matter with the honesty and respect that it deserves. As the previous reviewer mentioned, there are several poignant and genuinely moving passages. The real story though, is how the author is able to fulfill his commitment to his employer, and in the end stay true to his ideals.

It's a most satisfying read. Highly recommended!
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I saw the author perform his riveting story in a New York theater, and this book is just as entertaining. There's nothing better than a good spy thriller, and "Balkanized at Sunrise" is an excellent read with a strong comedic voice. It covers Balkan politics and intrigue from the author's unique point of view when he was hired to write the official biography of Croatia's war-time President, Franjo Tudjman.

As the protagonist of the story the author spares no self-criticism, and is equally as brutally honest in his assessment of the political players in the field. The mystery of why he was hired and why he took the assignment is revealed at the end in a most satisfying way.

"Balkanized at Sunrise" is a one-of-a-kind book about a once-in-a-lifetime situation. There are passages that are extremely funny and others that are genuinely moving. I wish it were available in hard copy so I could place it on my bookshelf.
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Great Book! November 24, 2010
Format:Paperback
Loved it! Balkanized at Sunrise is definitely one of the funniest and most entertaining books I've read in a long time.

As anyone who has worked on the fringes of publishing or journalism knows, it's a thin line between failed hack and esteemed author. Mr. Tripician walks the line with a keen sense of whit and an abundance of self deprecating humor as he takes us along on one of the most unlikeliest of tales i.e., how a broke science fiction writer was recruited to keep a president from a war crimes tribunal.

It's a wildly funny story that chronicles the author's search for the "truth", and the larger-than-life characters trying to re-write history in the post Yugoslav era. Most admiringly, this book treats its subject matter with the honesty and respect that it deserves. As others have noted, there are several poignant and genuinely moving passages. The real story though, is how the author is able to fulfill his commitment to his employer, and in the end stay true to his ideals.

It's a most satisfying read. Highly recommended!
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Joe Tripician is an award-winning Producer/Writer/Director and Playwright. His work has been broadcast on Network and Cable television across America, Europe and Japan, and has shown at the Cannes Film Festival.

Joe received his first EMMY award for the documentary "Metaphoria" broadcast in the US on PBS in 1991.

Joe's humor book, "The Official Alien Abductee's Handbook", was published by Andrews and McMeel in 1997. Author and Futurist Robert Anton Wilson called it: "The funniest book I've read since the Warren Report." Famed scientist John C. Lilly said: "Joe Tripician has achieved the impossible: a truly funny book on alien abductions."

In 1996 Joe wrote, recorded and performed an alien song ("Ozark Melody") with the legendary Jeff Buckley along with musical partner Frederick Reed.

In May of 2002, Joe performed in his one-man play, "Balkanized at Sunrise", based on his 1997 trip to the Balkans. His Balkan journey began when the Croatian government hired him to write an official biography of their president. Much hilarity ensured.

Joe spends his time between New York and Brazil with his wife and two daughters, who do most of the translating for him.

Connect with Joe Tripician:

Website: http://joetripician.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/joetrip

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