Depicting the daily struggle of the individual against a tyrannical dictatorship, We the Living shows the terrible impact of a revolution on three people who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their happiness. Kira, determined to maintain her independence and courageous in the face of starvation and poverty; Leo, upper class and paralysed by state repression; and Andrei, an idealistic communist and officer in the secret police who nonetheless wants to help his friends.

Introduction by - Leonard Peikoff.

"The beauty of “We The Living” is while it focuses on the political nature of Russia, it centers in on the real story of the people maintaining a livelihood during this political conundrum. . It is a way to relate this complex history to many readers who may never been exposed to Russia or have any knowledge of the traditions and customs that make up a different Russia than what has been previously depicted in other works or in the media. Rand’s first novel is more unusual for many readers who are accustomed to her other settings. She quotes that this novel is not autobiographical but is inspired by her own experiences in the former Soviet Republic. While reading novels can be a form of escapism into another world, Rand’s novel “We The Living” keeps the reader grounded in reality." (Student Rewiew)