The Long Walk Home with Miracles Along the Way

by Anatole Kurdsjuk

This is a story about a family - but it is more. It is a history of suffering and persecution of the Russian people, first by the Stalin and then by Nazis. Above all else, it is a story of love and the human will. Follow Jacob and Olga as the horrible realities of early 20th Century Russia cause them to lose their home, children, face separation, exile, imprisonment and forced marches to slave labor camps. Ultimately, overcoming stumbling block after stumbling block they come to America. Experience their joy and sadness, love and loss, faith and determination. Most of all experience The Miracles Along the Way.

306 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of the persecution of a Russian family by Stalin and then by the Nazis. A true story detailed by father and son and their horrific experiences and their determination to stay alive and make a better life for themselves. Jacob and Olga last four children do starvation and sickness. The fifth son, Anatole, is the author of this remarkable testament to the pursuit of life! I highly recommend it.
What struck me most about this was that when escaping to America, these people had to be sponsored by someone already here, with the proof of a forthcoming job. Their coming here would not be a burden on the US government. Not by one cent. And they came. Proudly, looking forward to work hard, establish their families and be proud to become American citizens.

[Mother Seraphima · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully told true story of hardships and loss and family, first under communism, then German occupation.

[Bobby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book about a family who lived during the Stalininst purges and the Nazi occupation of World War II. This is one book you will not want to stop reading!