Escape to Freedom: Chronicles of a Life on Two Continents, My Escape from Communist Romania

Glued binding. 278, [2] p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Audience: General/trade. From an on-line posting: "The author was born in 1955 in Romania where he was raised and received his college education in mathematics and computer science. In 1981 he defected from the Communist regime of Romania and spent several months in a political refugee camp in Italy. In 1982 he received his Green Card in order to immigrate into the United States and since then has been teaching mathematics in Austin, Texas, which he finds very rewarding. Over the years he has published several educational articles and has presented at many professional conferences in the United States and Canada. His main interest is the philosophy of general education and the improvement of human life." Very good. Signed by author. Cover has slight wear and soiling. Inscribed on page following t-p. Non-author gift inscription on dedication page. Presumed 1st ed. /1st ptg. Copyright 2012, 2013 date at back.