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 gentl...