260 DAYS
Although the novel belongs to the area of recent Croatian history – the Homeland Defense War, which describes the ordeal of the Croatian people through the prism of the tragedy of the Gubina family, we can safely say that the novel 260 DAYS is a self-help book. Many readers recommend reading it to others, saying that when they read the novel 260 DAYS, the reader realizes that their problems are not justified by depression and dissatisfaction with life.
It is necessary to emphasize that the novel 260 DAYS is used as a kind of tool in the field of developing a culture of peace.
The novel 260 DAYS was published in 2011, printed in 46,000 copies in 9 languages, and translated into 15 languages.
Despite the credible description of war events and the highlighting of the identities of some criminals, due to the goal, messages and lifestyle of the author Marijan Gubina, the novel and the author have become an authority on the peacemaking scene.
This is confirmed by letters of thanks, awards, recognitions, seals of cities, county charters and the decoration of the Republic of Croatia with the Order of the Croatian pleter.
The novel is considered one of the most read novels in Croatia and is often used for Lidrano and reading material. The short autobiographical novel 260 DAYS by Marijan Gubina was published in 2011, printed in 46,000 copies, translated into 15 languages and printed in 9 languages.