In Search of Staszewski
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1783063513 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He is also an amateur genealogist, which led to the self-publication of his first book Robinson Riley. His interests include local, social and family history. Born and raised in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Kenneth Fedzin is a recently retired social housing surveyor.
His interests include local, social and family history. About the Author Born and raised in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Kenneth Fedzin is a recently retired social housing surveyor. He is also an amateur genealogist, which led to the self-publication of his first book Robinson Riley.
Investigated and told by the son of a survivor, who only learned the truth after the sudden death of his father, two strands of detailed investigation are woven into an emotional journey of discovery, uncovering the shocking details his father was so reluctant to speak about. In Search of Staszewski is not only the story of a fight for survival by four generations of one family, but also of a people's struggle to preserve their cultural and national identity in the face of powerful neighbours. Some survived and escaped the Soviet 'paradise', going on to fight courageously alongside allied forces during World War II. Focusing on a family that were victims of Tsarist Russia's oppression, the book also investigates Stalin's brutal regime and the dreaded Gulag system where, in addition to millions of Russian citizens, hundreds of thousands of innocent Poles died as a result. Set around the time of the 1863 Uprising and World War II, In Search of Staszewski is a powerful and moving real life acco
"Powerfully moving family history." according to K. Westrope. This is a fascinating look in to the struggles and suffering that took place in Poland before, during, and after WWII. It begins with the author's desire to find out more of his family's history following the death of his father. He begins his search by visiting family members in Poland, where he gradually uncovers a brutal history of invasion (by both Germany and Russia), imprisonment, st. Coco said As you read the book it will grab you and before you know it you will be drawn in and will feel like you are part of the the lif. Given To Me For An Honest ReviewIn Search of Staszewski by Kenneth Fedzin is the real life account of a polish family's ordeal and fight for survival under Soviet oppression. Once you begin reading this book you will find it hard to put down. After the author's father died, he decided to start researching his family's history. As he researched his family history he discovered the the awful. "Intriguing" according to Amy C. In Search of Staszewski gives the reader a good look into Poland's turbulent history. It, also, gives the reader history of the author's family. I really found the book to be interesting. The author's family and ancestors endured so much, including being sent to Siberia to live because of Joseph Stalin's Russian regime. How terrifying for them to live in those conditions. But inspiring how