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Title: Where the Willow Grows in Transylvania

Author: Rosa Alexander

Narrator: Ricky Pope

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

"I do not want to hear another word about your crazy American Dream!" Words such as these from Rosa Alexander's father during his frequent drunken rants often drove young Rosa to seek solace beneath her weeping willow tree. One day, however, her aunt Klara visits from America, giving Rosa hope for a brighter future. Rosa held on to her dream for years, waiting for the chance to leave her beloved homeland and find a home across the ocean. The time never comes, however, and eventually Rosa marries and starts a family, believing that perhaps America is not part of her plan anymore.

As life becomes increasingly harder, in 1985, Rosa and Alan finally make plans to escape the cruel eye of the Romanian government and find freedom in America. They are forced, however, to leave their children Julia, 8; and Peter, 4 behind. When Peter and Julia are not able to join them as hoped, Rosa struggles through enormous sorrow as she begins an almost four-year battle to reunite her family.

Where the Willow Grows in Transylvania, based on the emotional true story of Rosa Alexander's American Dream, relates how Rosa's dream eventually becomes a grown-up search for peace and a yearning for her family to be together. As Rosa begins to trust God, she not only hears His voice but also finds her own. Her story reminds readers that with faith, dreams can come true.

Members Reviews:

A Highly Recommended Story

When I received this book, I first read the back cover, then the first chapter and could not put it down. Each chapter kept me spellbound as I read Rosa Alexander's beautifully written and heartfelt true life story; from her childhood in Transylvania through the painful transitions of events in her life. I love this book and every second spent reading the chapters was deeply felt. I would sometimes pause to feel what the author experienced living under a communist regime and experiencing a parent's worst nightmare.

Rosa's story is so enlightening. It is a reminder that life is always changing and not to take your freedoms for granted. It is unconscionable how evil leaders have imposed their powers, destroying families and communities. But our ability to love and our desire for freedom always wins. I have learned so much from this book and highly recommend it to anyone who believes in love, freedom and believes that dreams do come true. I thank you Rosa Alexander for sharing your life and story.

A must read!

An awesome story of hope and perseverance! Rosa Alexanderâs story is well written and moves swiftly along. I sat with young Rosa under the willow tree crying for lost opportunities. I walked with Rosa as she boarded the plane that would separate her from her children and the land she loved. I cried with a frustrated Rosa as she fought to reunite her family. This is a very moving testimony of love for family, friends and country. A must read!

This book is so enlightening!

This book is so enlightening. It is a reminder that life is always changing and not to take your freedoms for granted. I have learned so much from this book and highly recommend it to anyone who believes in love, freedom and believes that dreams do come true.

This book inspired me to want to read it again and tell others about it. I love how Rosa never let go of her dreams.