The Rochester Avon Historical Society Welcomes Gene Kortsha Tuesday, October 4, 2011

If you live in the area, you won't want to miss this brilliant speaker and award-winning author.

Avon Historical Society welcomes Gene Kortsha as the guest speaker for our Brown Bag Lunch on Tuesday, October 4, from 12 noon – 1:00p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Street in Rochester. An American citizen since 1961, he earned a B.A. in Chemistry and a M.S. in Industrial Hygiene and Health Services from Wayne State University. Gene worked for General Motors for 29 years, serving the last 13 as corporate director of Industrial Hygiene. Born in Albania, this man’s journey to get to America is chronicled in his book, One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain (Joseph Karl Publishing: 2010). Growing up in Europe and escaping from regimes of the infamous dictators including Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini and Tito, his life is amazing.

Bring your lunch if you wish. Cookies and coffee will be provided. Admission is free. For more information call (248) 651- 6178 or (248) 656 – 1125.

http://therochestercitizen.com/rahs-welcomes-gene-kortsha-p708-111.htm

From the back of the book:

The first 15 years of his life were spent in exile. After returning to Albania, he experienced firsthand the martyrdom of his homeland through World War II, the civil war that followed, and the subsequent brutal communist domination. He was forced to leave his medical studies, imprisoned, released, and then sent to work in one of the poorest regions in the North. While forced into hard labor he received the physical conditioning necessary for his tenth attempt at escaping the country. He left behind his parents and brother and risked risk a fate worse than death--capture—hoping for a future and a life free from oppression.

The miraculous story of One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain provides a powerfully moving account of the heroic resistance against the destruction of humanitarian principles and persecution behind the Iron Curtain, and reminds us that history could repeat itself at any time and in any place.

"This searing account of one man's life threatening struggle for freedom addresses the horror and real history that exists in the lives of prisoners. Gene Kortsha describes in vivid detail his personal experience along with a vivid portrayal of the fear, horror, and intimidation involved. His portrayal of his inner life during this time and of the people that surrounded him is in a league by itself." ~ Catholic Press Association

One Man's Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain
by Gene X. Kortsha

Winner of five 2011 book awards.

ISBN # 9781935356134
Paperback, 740 pages
Joseph Karl Publishing, 2010
$23.95

Available at:
Baker & Taylor
Joseph Karl Publishing
(www.josephkarlpublishing.com)
Amazon.com
(http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Journey-Freedom-Curtain/dp/1935356135).

If you are looking for life-changing material
worthy of your great dignity,

you will find it here.

"A Heart For Freedom" Added to Fall's All-Star Lineup

Joseph Karl Publishing finds this life-changing book so infinitely valuable, and such a remarkable read, that we have added a review of it to our jam-packed fall schedule.


A Heart for Freedom: The Remarkable Journey of a Young Dissident, Her Daring Escape, and Her Ongoing Quest to Bring Justice to China

By Chai Ling - Tyndale House Publishers (2011) - Hardback - 288 pages - ISBN 1414362463

http://aheartforfreedom.com/index.php/the-book/

The dramatic and fascinating story of Chai Ling, commander-in-chief of the student protesters at Tiananmen Square and witness to the massacre of thousands of Chinese civilians. Risking imprisonment and possible death for her leadership role in the student democracy movement, she was on the run in China for ten months while being hunted by the authorities. She eventually escaped to the U.S., completed her education at Princeton and Harvard, found true love, and became a highly successful entrepreneur. But her desperate quest for freedom, purpose, and peace-which she had sought in turn through academic achievement, romantic love, political activism, and career success-was never satisfied until she had an unexpected encounter with a formerly forbidden faith. Her newfound passion for God led to her life's greatest mission: Fighting for the lives and rights of young girls in China.

Look for Joseph Karl Publishing's review of A Heart For Freedom this fall.  We can already tell you, without a doubt, that Chai Ling's story is worth knowing and sharing.    

God is at work in you, Chai Ling!

                                                 

Joseph Karl Publishing Releases Epic Book, One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape from Behind the Iron Curtain

Joseph Karl Publishing celebrates the release of a much-anticipated, epic autobiography, One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain.

“This brilliant epic memoir absolutely personifies our mission of providing exceptional, life-changing reading to a global audience."- Michele Bondi Bottesi, Joseph Karl Publishing, Publisher

Rochester Hills, MI (PRWEB) December 20, 2010

Joseph Karl Publishing immediately recognized the immeasurable value of Gene X. Kortsha’s brilliant epic for humanity and announced today that it is releasing his powerful autobiography titled, One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape from Behind the Iron Curtain. Adding to the excitement and suspense is that this epic book has also been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Defining Freedom.

Freedom is defined many ways in the dictionary; being free rather than confined, exemption from external control or regulation, political independence, personal and civil liberty. To most people living in a free society, these are hollow words with no meaning. To Gene X. Kortsha, they are a harsh reminder of what he and millions of people were denied while forced to live under the crushing tyranny of communist rule during World War II and the brutal aftermath that followed.

Upon reading Gene’s autobiography, Michele Bondi Bottesi, publisher at Joseph Karl Publishing, immediately knew that Gene’s story had to be shared with the world. “Prepare to go on an amazing journey that will inspire you in a special way and touch your soul forever. This is a book you’ll want to share with everyone you know, and read more than once!” said Michele.

Mission Accomplished. Let Freedom Ring.

To hear Gene X. Kortsha tell it, his story sounds so simple and matter of fact. “The book was originally written for my family and now it will reach outsiders. “I hope that readers come to recognize that cruelty, evil as well as heroic bravery and spirit of sacrifice, know no boundaries and are found among peoples all over the world.” After reading Gene’s powerful story, the reader quickly realizes that Gene’s past is far from simple and is filled with a gripping testimony about overcoming unimaginable horrors and adversities that will have readers riveted from start to finish.

His first fifteen years were spent in exile. After returning to Albania, he experienced firsthand the martyrdom of his homeland through World War II, the civil war that followed, and the subsequent brutal communist domination. He was forced to leave his medical studies, imprisoned, released, and then sent to work in one of the poorest regions in the North. After being forced into brutal hard labor, he received intense physical conditioning as a result which led to a miraculous escape from the country after ten life-threatening attempts. He left behind his parents and his brother to risk a fate worse than death – capture – hoping for a future and a life free from oppression.

The miraculous story of One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain provides a powerfully moving, first hand account of the heroic resistance against the destruction of humanitarian principals and persecution behind the Iron Curtain, and reminds us that history could repeat itself at any time and in any place.

Recognition.

Already, One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain has received the recognition it so justly deserves.

“This incredible true story shows the tenacity of the human spirit in the face of adversity. How faith guides and protects us, even in our darkest hours” says author Nancy Carabio Belanger.

One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain is Gene’s detailed account of his life history…set against the backdrop of the martyrdom of his homeland. This book not only adds to American historical literature, but sheds some light on a neglected part of American history in the Eastern Balkans,” commented Ardian Ndreca, a professor at Catholic University in Rome, Italy.

“This brilliant epic memoir absolutely personifies our mission of providing exceptional, life-changing reading to a global audience,” said Michele. With nominations for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize as well as other national and international book contests, including the 2011 Independent Book Publisher’s Association (IBPA) Benjamin Franklin Book Awards and the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada Book Awards, Joseph Karl Publishing’s vision is coming to life in monumental ways.

Joseph Karl Publishing was founded in 2009 by Michele Bondi Bottesi to help people address their deeply personal search for life’s meaning, especially during turbulent times. Its website http://www.godisatworkinyou.com offers reader’s reviews and opportunities to purchase life-changing books which are also for sale on http://www.amazon.com. For additional inspiration, visit Michele’s blog at http://www.godisatworkinyou.blogspot.com.

For more information on Joseph Karl Publishing please contact Michele Bondi Bottesi at 248-321-9865 or godisatworkinyou(at)gmail(dot)com.

Contact

* Michele Bondi Bottesi
Joseph Karl Publishing
248-321-9865
Email: Godisatworkinyou@gmail.com

The Catholic Revolver with Jerry Weber and Guest Gene X. Kortsha

It's life-changing radio!You won't want to miss Jerry's discussion with Gene X. Kortsha, who among so many other things is the author of "One Man's Journey to Freedom: Escape from Behind the Iron Curtain," a Pulitzer Prize nominated epic memoir that will be published December 22, 2010.

It's life-changing radio.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/catholicrevolver/2010/12/08/the-catholic-revolver-with-jerry--gene-kortsha

From the back of the book:

The first 15 years of his life were spent in exile. After returning to Albania, he experienced firsthand the martyrdom of his homeland through World War II, the civil war that followed, and the subsequent brutal communist domination. He was forced to leave his medical studies, imprisoned, released, and then sent to work in one of the poorest regions in the North. While forced into hard labor he received the physical conditioning necessary for his tenth attempt at escaping the country. He left behind his parents and brother and risked risk a fate worse than death--capture—hoping for a future and a life free from oppression.

The miraculous story of One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain provides a powerfully moving account of the heroic resistance against the destruction of humanitarian principles and persecution behind the Iron Curtain, and reminds us that history could repeat itself at any time and in any place.

This life-changing book is available at Joseph Karl Publishing:
www.josephkarlpublishing.com

There are a limited number of First Edition copies available.

Thank you, Jerry and Gene! God is at work in you.