Thorns of Joy: Journey from the darkness & Thorns of communism into the light of Liberty became perforce a quest to find God. That encounter turned into Joy.

Anyone who’s given a thought about the meaning of liberty & this life, whether there is a God, life after death, spiritual awakening and joy, deep love, forgiveness & peace of mind will find the answers in this unique book. Thorns of Joy vividly describes the thorny and dark life in oppression under the Soviet communism, the intense and unique escape to freedom from the Soviet tanks, abiding love and heartbreak, even agony & ecstasy sprinkled with many adventures & trials. It culminates in the Joy of finding God in the wilderness and the ensuing complete transformation from an atheist into a believer. It is a passionate witness that God is the author of our Liberties & that He is approachable. Michelangelo was indeed inspired; his Adam on the grand ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome touching, almost, the finger of God is not a fantasy or a fairytale. Hope, faith & charity are a reality. The transcending power of God and the sacred journey of enlightenment are priceless. Thorns of Joy will make you laugh, shed a tear or two, hold you breath, think, dream, learn, and maybe even change your outlook on life. It was written to change your life. It contains grains of hard won wisdom, joy and insight into the human condition.