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.