Out of Latvia: The Son of a Latvian Immigrant Searches for his Roots. by David K

Description: Out of Latvia by David Kerr Peter Jirgens tells the story of his youth as the son of a Latvian immigrant in Australia. He shares his fathers stories of life under Soviet rule and dreams of seeing Latvia himself. In1980, despite the possibility of being drafted into the Soviet army or sent to Siberia, Peter enters Latvia. His thirst for adventure almost costs him his life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A story of two men, a generation apart, one growing up in the shadow of the other. Peter Jirgens tells the story of his youth as the son of Arnold Jirgens, a Latvian immigrant, who struggled against discrimination to establish his family in Nowra, Australia. He shares the stories his father told him of the hardship of life under Soviet rule, his escape from Europe after World War Two and the early days of his new life as an immigrant in a land far from home. Fiercely Latvian, Arnold Jirgens longs to see his homeland once more and find out if his remaining family has survived, but as a Latvian citizen he, and any son of his, could be drafted into the Soviet army or sent to Siberia. Over the years, Arnolds longing becomes Peters dream. Though his father is prepared to wait until the Soviets no longer control his country, Peter is not. In 1980, against the wishes of his parents and the advice of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, twenty-seven year old Peter enters Soviet communist-controlled territory. His thirst for adventure almost costs him his life. Review David Kerr has unearthed an important story that is much bigger than one mans life and has as much relevance today as it ever did. It is the story of the heart-ache of a refugee and post-war migrant, and of a sons journeys to gain the love of his father, and how he wrestles with belonging to two places-the land of his birth, and the land of his ancestors. William Verity. Finalist: Walkley Freelance Journalist of the Year 2015 Details ISBN0646597310 Author David Kerr Pages 280 Publisher AIA Publishing Language English ISBN-10 0646597310 ISBN-13 9780646597317 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-02-02 Country of Publication United States Affiliation Professor of Cancer Medicine University of Oxford UK and Adjunct Professor of Medicine Short Title Out of Latvia UK Release Date 2017-02-02 Imprint AIA Publishing Subtitle The Son of a Latvian Immigrant Searches for his Roots. Illustrations 17 Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101718690;

Price: 27.26 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-11-05T21:02:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.08 AUD