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Was It Worth It
Columbus in Jeans
by Liliana Arkuszewska
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
Jul 28 2019
| Archive Date
Sep 05 2019
Description
The arrival of the 1980s saw millions living behind the Iron Curtain flee their homeland in search of a better tomorrow. Step-by-step, they trudged persistently to reach their dream of happiness. These were the Columbuses of the 1980s – risk takers who had the courage to test themselves and explore the notoriety of the western world first-hand.
Was It Worth It is a modern odyssey spanning three continents and following one family’s path to a new, unfamiliar future. It tells of the characters’ struggle to adapt to foreign places, languages and customs. With settings in Lima, Paris, Ottawa, and exploring venues in other countries, the book offers readers an insight into what it takes to start from scratch in an unknown land.
Did they find what they were looking for?
The arrival of the 1980s saw millions living behind the Iron Curtain flee their homeland in search of a better tomorrow. Step-by-step, they trudged persistently to reach their dream of happiness...
Description
The arrival of the 1980s saw millions living behind the Iron Curtain flee their homeland in search of a better tomorrow. Step-by-step, they trudged persistently to reach their dream of happiness. These were the Columbuses of the 1980s – risk takers who had the courage to test themselves and explore the notoriety of the western world first-hand.
Was It Worth It is a modern odyssey spanning three continents and following one family’s path to a new, unfamiliar future. It tells of the characters’ struggle to adapt to foreign places, languages and customs. With settings in Lima, Paris, Ottawa, and exploring venues in other countries, the book offers readers an insight into what it takes to start from scratch in an unknown land.
Did they find what they were looking for?
A Note From the Publisher
Liliana Arkuszewska grew up in Szczecin, Poland. In 1981 she left her country to live in Paris. After an eight-month stay, she emigrated to Canada and settled in Ottawa. For several years, she worked at a telecommunications company as a Graphic Designer, and later at a publishing agency as a Production Manager.
Liliana Arkuszewska grew up in Szczecin, Poland. In 1981 she left her country to live in Paris. After an eight-month stay, she emigrated to Canada and settled in Ottawa. For several years, she worked...
A Note From the Publisher
Liliana Arkuszewska grew up in Szczecin, Poland. In 1981 she left her country to live in Paris. After an eight-month stay, she emigrated to Canada and settled in Ottawa. For several years, she worked at a telecommunications company as a Graphic Designer, and later at a publishing agency as a Production Manager.
Available Editions
EDITION |
Ebook |
ISBN |
9781838599799 |
PRICE |
£6.99 (GBP)
|
PAGES |
200
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
EDITION |
Ebook |
ISBN |
9781838599799 |
PRICE |
£6.99 (GBP)
|
PAGES |
200
|
Average rating from 2 members
Featured Reviews
Cindy C, Reviewer
This memoir is about the refugee and immigrant experience. The author tells the story of growing up in Poland, leaving to find a better life, living for a short time in Paris, and ultimately settling down in Canada. The author is a great storyteller, and the story of her difficulties is well worth reading.
This is a long, long, long book. It needed an editor to cull it down to a readable length. While I enjoyed the first part of the book, once the story got the author settled in Canada, it needed to come to a close. However, this was generally a very interesting book about the immigrant experience towards the end of the Cold War, and I leaned a lot.
Featured Reviews
Cindy C, Reviewer
This memoir is about the refugee and immigrant experience. The author tells the story of growing up in Poland, leaving to find a better life, living for a short time in Paris, and ultimately settling down in Canada. The author is a great storyteller, and the story of her difficulties is well worth reading.
This is a long, long, long book. It needed an editor to cull it down to a readable length. While I enjoyed the first part of the book, once the story got the author settled in Canada, it needed to come to a close. However, this was generally a very interesting book about the immigrant experience towards the end of the Cold War, and I leaned a lot.