My Escape to Freedom

In 1985, at age 25, Chez Raginiak escaped from communist Poland. After six months in an Austrian refugee camp, he came to the United States with no money, no job, no family, and only a few words of English. He worked day and night to learn English and understand American culture. Chez is now an active and involved American citizen, a successful business owner, and an acclaimed motivational speaker. \ \

In sharing poems and reflections about his escape to freedom, the author provides a gentle but powerful guide for escaping all kinds of personal struggles and finding new types of freedom. This story of hope and determination is a testament to the human spirit as well as an important reminder of what it means to be an American.

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My Escape to Freedom

In 1985, at age 25, Chez Raginiak escaped from communist Poland. After six months in an Austrian refugee camp, he came to the United States with no money, no job, no family, and only a few words of English. He worked day and night to learn English and understand American culture. Chez is now an active and involved American citizen, a successful business owner, and an acclaimed motivational speaker. \ \

In sharing poems and reflections about his escape to freedom, the author provides a gentle but powerful guide for escaping all kinds of personal struggles and finding new types of freedom. This story of hope and determination is a testament to the human spirit as well as an important reminder of what it means to be an American.

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My Escape to Freedom

My Escape to Freedom

by Chez Raginiak
My Escape to Freedom

My Escape to Freedom

by Chez Raginiak

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Overview

In 1985, at age 25, Chez Raginiak escaped from communist Poland. After six months in an Austrian refugee camp, he came to the United States with no money, no job, no family, and only a few words of English. He worked day and night to learn English and understand American culture. Chez is now an active and involved American citizen, a successful business owner, and an acclaimed motivational speaker. \ \

In sharing poems and reflections about his escape to freedom, the author provides a gentle but powerful guide for escaping all kinds of personal struggles and finding new types of freedom. This story of hope and determination is a testament to the human spirit as well as an important reminder of what it means to be an American.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780982507100
Publisher: 1 Moment, LLC
Publication date: 10/01/2009
Pages: 109
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

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I WILL BE YOUR AIR
. . .

There is no better road, no better endeavor
Than the one for better, for worse, forever.
You are in me now. You're my soul, my prayer.
For as long as you breathe, I will be your air.

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