"Atlas Shrugged" – a three-book set in a case by Ayn Rand

"Atlas Shrugged" – one of the most popular books of the past decades and a long-standing bestseller on The New York Times list. Its significance is confirmed by the fact that the events described in the book, set a century ago, closely mirror the current state of affairs in the world—economically, politically, and ideologically. Despite this, politicians and the powerful elite harshly criticize the novel. This paradox—combined with the fact that the book contains no fights, murders, or explicit scenes of carnal love—continues to intrigue readers about the reasons for its popularity. Whatever the case, these days you're bound to encounter at least a few people with "Atlas Shrugged" in their hands. This widespread recognition highlights the unconventional ideas embedded within its pages.

"Atlas Shrugged" depicts a society where major businessmen focus not on expanding production and creating new products but on lobbying; where their representatives gradually become economic dictators; where financial success depends not on hard work and talent but on proximity to power; where the state manually regulates every industry under the guise of populist rhetoric, selling its arbitration services; where economic issues caused by excessive regulation are addressed with even stricter laws and an escalation of oppressive measures; and where the population justifies this state of affairs as evidence of the desired "stability." In an attempt to rid itself of the "aristocracy of money," the society described in the novel ultimately creates an "aristocracy of connections."

Practically speaking, this book has an extraordinary ability to alter perceptions. It provides a comprehensive worldview and answers questions about the purpose of human life and the societal value of entrepreneurship. It will be an invaluable resource for anyone striving for self-improvement, seeking life's truths, and understanding their place in the world.

"Atlas Shrugged" is the world's foremost book defending the very idea of capitalism. It’s no wonder that for many entrepreneurs, it has become a second Bible. Considering the lack of entrepreneurial culture in our country, this book ought to be included in school curricula. Concerns about the verbosity of the three-volume work are unfounded: the text is incredibly dynamic, skillfully balancing philosophical and political discourse with vivid descriptions of a world teetering on the brink of apocalypse, while incorporating elements of detective and thriller genres. If you read the train wreck scene without shuddering, you are either Buddha or a corpse—the description of the ubiquitous mechanism of evading responsibility, which inevitably leads to both minor and major tragedies, is excruciatingly precise.

An ocean and half a century separate us from Ayn Rand. Yet, she offers more than enough reasons to reflect on the real state of affairs in society. Whether the seeds of the Atlases will take root in Ukrainian soil, even in Kyiv, only time will tell. But if we are destined for transformative changes, there’s no better way to prepare for them than to purchase and read this monumental epic, now available in a set that includes all three parts of the novel."