This letter, written by Ladislav Hejdánek on September 5, 1971, provides a poignant look into the personal and professional struggles of a dissident family during the Czechoslovak Normalization era. The central conflict involves his daughter Petra, who was denied admission to secondary school in Prague; her educational future remains precarious despite efforts to find a placement elsewhere. Hejdánek also details his own professional challenges, specifically his attempt to balance a demanding 350-page philosophical translation with his exhausting night-shift job at the Memorial of National Literature. He expresses a desire to transition to freelance work, but faces significant bureaucratic hurdles in securing the necessary legal status. Furthermore, he mentions the political pressure and impending screenings facing his wife, Heda, in her workplace. Throughout the correspondence, Hejdánek reflects on the pervasive absurdity of the regime, likening the situation to the works of Kafka and Hašek, while maintaining a resilient, albeit bitter, sense of humor. The letter concludes with hopes for a family visit to Písek.