This book is a memoir by an author who grew up in Romania under the Ceau?escu regime. The author recounts her experiences as a child and young adult in a country that was ravaged by poverty, corruption, and oppression. Despite these challenges, the author finds hope and inspiration in the values of her family and community, and eventually emigrates to the United States. A moving tribute to the human spirit, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Eastern Europe.

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