Escape from 1950s Communist Albania Politsani to Des Moines Iowa Meterology

Description: Free eBay listing template designed by dewiso.com Memoir - Escape from Communist Politsani Albania to Des Moines Iowa Meterology ISBN 9781627750202 From Hell to Iowa is the story of Charles Notis who escaped from Albania as a child with his family, lived in Brockton, Massachusetts and eventually arrived in Des Moines, Iowa where he started a meterology business (more details below). Photos.Trade paperback,2014, 140 pages. Tight and square binding. Clean pages with no readily visible underlining or writing. Mild shelf wear and curling to cover.I combine shipping. I have been selling books, coins, sports cards and other collectibles for more than 20 years.All items securely packed.Please note: If ordering internationally please request a more accurate weight for your package. Contact me any time... We can be contacted at any time through eBay messages if you have any questions, comments or product requests. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! We encourage our customers to contact us with any questions or concerns! We'd like to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Some more details... “From Hell to Iowa” is about an incredible journey taken by Charles Notis. Charlie and his mother were separated from the rest of the family when the border between Albania and Greece was suddenly closed at the end of World War II when Charlie was less than a year old. Charlie’s father, older sister, grandmother, and uncle emigrated to the U.S., but Charlie and his mother were stuck in Albania for ten long years. Albania was more backward than a Third World country is today. It was under the ruthless dictatorship of Enver Hoxha, who cared more about building hundreds of thousands of machine gun bunkers to protect Albania against the bitter enemy, America, than he cared about the wellbeing of the population. In fact, he imprisoned or executed many thousands of innocent people. Charlie and his mother made a miraculous escape from this hell on earth in October 1954 and joined the rest of the family in Brockton, Massachusetts, in September 1955. While living in Massachusetts, the author experienced some incredible historical events that took place in the turbulent 1960s. One of these, the Vietnam War, is a very special event that greatly affected Charlie’s life. The author also acquired an amazing fascination with the weather soon after arriving in Brockton. This eventually led him to enroll at Iowa State University, where he received a master’s degree in meteorology. During graduate school at Iowa State, the author met a young lady who was majoring in mathematics, and he ended up marrying this beautiful lady. The fascinating story continues when Charlie along with Harvey Freese founded a weather consulting company called Freese-Notis Weather in Des Moines, Iowa. Enver Hoxha was the leader of Albania from the end of World War II until his death in 1985. His rule had a profound impact on the country, shaping its political, social, and economic landscape. Here are some key aspects of Albania under Enver Hoxha: 1. Communist State: Enver Hoxha established a communist state in Albania after the end of World War II. The country became a one-party state with the Party of Labor of Albania (later renamed the Party of Labour of Albania) as the only legal political party. 2. Isolationist Policies: Hoxha implemented a policy of self-reliance and isolation from both the capitalist West and the Soviet Union. Albania withdrew from the Warsaw Pact in 1968, following the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, and became one of the most isolated and Stalinist regimes in the world. 3. Collectivization and Industrialization: Hoxha initiated campaigns of collectivization in agriculture and rapid industrialization. These efforts were often harsh and resulted in the forced relocation of people from rural areas to newly established industrial centers. The goal was to create a self-sufficient and industrialized socialist state. 4. Cult of Personality: Hoxha developed a strong cult of personality, with his image and ideas permeating all aspects of Albanian life. His writings, speeches, and portraits were omnipresent, and any dissent or opposition to his rule was harshly suppressed. 5. Religious Persecution: Hoxha implemented a policy of state atheism, leading to the closure of religious institutions and the suppression of religious practices. Albania was declared the world's first atheist state in 1967, and religious activities were banned. 6. Harsh Repression: Hoxha's regime was characterized by political repression, censorship, and the elimination of perceived enemies of the state. Thousands of people were imprisoned, executed, or sent to forced labor camps. 7. Bunkerization: In response to perceived external threats, Hoxha initiated a massive construction project to build bunkers throughout the country. Thousands of bunkers were constructed, ranging from small pillboxes to larger military installations. Many of these bunkers still dot the Albanian landscape today. 8. Economic Challenges: Despite industrialization efforts, Albania faced economic challenges, including inefficiency, isolation, and a lack of economic diversity. The country struggled to provide a decent standard of living for its citizens. Enver Hoxha's death in 1985 marked the end of his long and authoritarian rule. In the years following his death, Albania underwent significant political and economic changes, transitioning from a communist state to a multi-party democracy. Free eBay listing template designed by © dewiso.com.

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Era: 1950s

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Book Title: From Hell to Iowa

Author: Charles Notis

Genre: Biographies & True Stories, History

Country/Region of Manufacture: Albania

Topic: American History, Architectural Photography, Architecture, Christian History, Contemporary History, Cultural History, Economic History, Family History, Family Life, Landscape Photography, Local History, Modern History, Photojournalism, Regional History, Social History, World History