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I wrote this book because, sadly, I see the United States turning more and more towards communism. As misinformed Americans embrace eagerly the total socialist society concept, the nanny state, I hear the “echo” of my hard communist life in Romania and the cries for freedom.All the stories of becoming an American citizen, the pride, the pain, the hard work, experiencing good and bad along the way while weaving myself into the fabric of society, being an American longer than I was a Romanian, where I came from, why, and how, had to be told. The vignettes are a small glimpse into the universe of a child and a young woman growing up under communism and the pained, tumultuous transition of a young adult to life in a free, capitalist American society.The painful adaptation to a foreign culture, the rejection by my new family, the abandonment with two small children in a foreign land, the clash of cultures stemming from either ignorance, language barriers, or fear of the unknown were daunting. Understanding that being different is just that, different, and making others embrace the concept was interesting and frustrating. Not belonging to an entrenched culture and its traditions and dealing with rejection posed many dilemmas.It was important to explain in simple prose, matter of fact, what communism was like. Living under communism was not the romanticized version promoted by Hollywood on celluloid or on chic merchandise; it was not wearing the “cool” Che Guevara t-shirt of the murderer and butcher of thousands and thousands of innocents. Celebrities use their platforms and microphones to promote communism and bash the capitalist society that allowed them to become famous and rich in the first place. They have no clue what it is like to live every day under communism. Communism was re-education camps; it was poverty, misery, unfairness, proletariat and the ruling elite, death by medical neglect of the socialized medical system, shortages of everything, especially food and medicine, poor housing, no freedom of speech, religion, travel, assembly, or movement. Communism was the death of the human spirit. Communism was the premature death of my father and many others like him who happened to be in the crosshairs of communist elite interests of totalitarian control.

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Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh was born Ileana Apostolescu in Ploiesti, Romania during the communist era of Nicolae Ceausescu. A survivor of communist utopia and its indoctrination, she immigrated to the United States in 1978. She became a proud naturalized American citizen by choice in 1982. Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh earned four college degrees in the United States, a Bachelor of Arts in German, a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Foreign Trade, a Master of Arts in German, and an Educational Doctor with emphasis in teaching Economics and Foreign Languages. As a college professor of 30 years, she taught various Economics classes. As a gifted teacher, the author taught German, Italian, Russian, and Latin. She worked as a translator for various legal and scientific organizations. The author lives in Northern Virginia with her husband David.

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Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 24, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 182 pages
ISBN-10 : 1456535080
ISBN-13 : 978-1456535087
Item Weight : 9 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.41 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,247,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Lylah G Saunier

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Very enlightening book, gives a real look into the realities of Socialism/Communism by someone who lived it! A must read!

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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2011

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Bringing this American to tears, "Echoes of Communism" truly recounts the luxurious freedoms Americans enjoy that many, especially living under communism, do not. It's that simple, but profound! Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh's experiences will enable you to understand the many many harsh realities of such dictatorships including a scary and tragic exposure of socialized medicine.
So much to gain from reading this book! I have always been thankful for my country and the freedoms we as Americans enjoy daily, but after reading this powerful book, I stand humbly before my peers and say, this should be required reading for every school, college, and university in America! God bless you Dr. Johnson Paugh and your family. My husband is also from Romania and suffered similarly until his family escaped to the United States of America and immigrated as you did, which took years and help from NY senators and the Orthodox Church in America.

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Livia

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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2011

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Dr. Johnson does an excellent review of life under the repressive regime of Ceausescu. I know because I also lived it, the tart taste stays with you for the rest of your life. The author's narrative, matter-of-fact style does a wonderful job teaching the American youth the perils of this form of government, especially at a time when more young people are taught by the liberal academia that socialism is good. Nothing could be further from the truth. When it comes down to it, nothing else matters but the literal aspects of life, how everyday people live, their economic,political, and social liberties or lack thereof. Echoes of Communism takes the reader through every day life, and shows in no uncertain terms every aspect of rationing everything, from food to freedom to healthcare. Parents of high school kids should consider making this required reading for their offspring, if they care about the path this country is taking lately. Parents can still have a say in their kids' education, don't rely just on the Department of Education.

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Bill Muckler

A must read for anyone who thinks socialism/communism is a superior way of life and for those who want to ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017

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This is the story of life in Romania under communist rule. The hardships of socialism are told in story form as the author relates various aspects of her life and drudgery and despair of the proletariat. A must read for anyone who thinks socialism/communism is a superior way of life and for those who want to be able to explain reasons why socialism/communism will not work in a free country.

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This Authobiographical Book Is An Indictment Against Socialism In Any Form!

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2013

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"Echoes of Communism" is a must read for any American who thinks that socialism is a tolerant ideology! I've just finished reading Ileana Johnson's book and it opened a lot of old wounds for me, a professional man that went through that Hell on Earth called Romanian Socialist Republic. Good stories, to the point and 100% accurate. God save America from the clutches of Marxism!

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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2011

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Dr. Paugh does a great job sharing her past with us in order for us to prepare for the future under a socialist/communist dictatorship. The vignette style made it an easy fast read. I would recommend this book to those willing to learn from someone who has been there.

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Marjorie

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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2012

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This is an excellent book concerning the future of Communist America. You'd better believe it because that's where we are heading!!

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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2011

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After reading Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh's "Echoes of Communism," my husband said that it should be required reading for ALL Americans -- I agree -- concisely, directly and vividly told -- though not doubted, we understand, and are quite impressed, that our son has so highly esteemed her since sitting under her teaching in high school -- a true American treasure -- thank you for telling your story, Dr. Paugh --

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