Almost 40 years after she left Romania, former Olympic athlete Ileana Gavozdia, who became Ilana Holloway overseas, gives a sweeping confession about the trials of the communist years and life as an expat in the United States. A story with light and shadows of suffering, obstacles, disturbing episodes, as well as the unexpected twists of fate that would transform him into a successful architect in New York.
The daughter of a high-ranking figure of the time – her father was the vice-president of the CPCP (Central Committee of People’s Councils), Ileana Gavozdia was born in Cluj in 1955, a city that the Gavozdia family left in 1969 to settle in Bucharest, where her father earned a living . Arriving in the capital at a time when the regime was unshakable sent Ileana on a dizzying adventure that continues even today in Mexico, where she settled.
Gazeta Sporturilor learned about Ilena Gevozdya’s story a few weeks ago. At the age of 65, the former long jumper, who participated under the Romanian flag in the 1972 Youth Olympic Games, decided to put all her memories on paper. Simply put, write your autobiography.
More details at GSP.ro
Source: Hot News RO
James Springer is a renowned author and opinion writer, known for his bold and thought-provoking articles on a wide range of topics. He currently works as a writer at 247 news reel, where he uses his unique voice and sharp wit to offer fresh perspectives on current events. His articles are widely read and shared and has earned him a reputation as a talented and insightful writer.