A Pilgrim for Freedom
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (598 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692770100 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 260 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great read by a true American Hero. A stirring tale written by a man who truly understands what makes America great.. A compelling story Doug Erlandson Seldom do I say this about a book, but "A Pilgrim for Freedom" should be must reading for anyone who is at all curious as to why so many people have aspired to come to the United States over the past two hundred plus years and why our country continues to provide hope and opportunity for those who do.Michael Novakovic's compelling memoir of one man's journey to freedom and opportunity begins in war-torn Croatia shortly before the start of World War Two, at a time when various local factions, often driven by ethnic pride, were vying for power, and Germany and Italy had designs in . A Pilgrim of Freedom -- the enduring contribution made by those who come to America after feeling the sting of repression This is the story of a young boy escaping the Axis tyranny as World War II descends on Croatia. Granted refugee status by the Vatican, he finds his way to America, joins the Air Force and serves the United States while raising his own family. Michael Novakovic presents his personal history with this very interesting narrative of the immigrant who comes to America, contributes much, and becomes a patriot who never takes for granted the freedoms his new country offers. His children follow this model of public service with their own contributions. At a time when the Presidential cam
"His tale will certainly inspire and appeal to fans of historical autobiographies." -US Review of Books
It is another part the story of an immigrant family who came to the United States (by way of Argentina) after the war and with great ingenuity and industry worked their way up to levels of success that had been unimaginable during the darkest days of war. Finally, it is also the chronicle of a loyal and valiant soldier who sought to pay back his debts to the United States for defeating fascism and communism through distinguished service in the U.S. It is one of the truly inspiring success stories of going from rags to riches that is the cornerstone of America. . In sum, it is a riches-to-rags-to-riches story that testifies both to the resilience of one man and to the ideals of the nation that inspired him.-In his memoir about the American dream, Mr. - "A remarkable and gripping account of a boy fleeing a war-torn nation and eventually flourishing in America." - Kirkus Reviews (s