Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Biografi


Biography

Gjergj Luigji Lacuku was born in Albania in 1971.His childhood and teenage years years were spent under the most repressive regime in Europe.His country was ruthlessly governed by a Stalinist style, carried even farther by the tiranny of Hoxha's regime.However, Gjergj never gave up his hope and dreams that one day his beloved country will be free from the iron fist of communism.Gjergj was determined to do his best in a society where its doors were closed for the members of dissident families.In school, he tried for excellence and soon excelled everyone.Seeing no future of whatsoever in his homeland, he embarked on e very dangerous mission. In November 1990, he escaped from Albania as the communist regime was doing everything possible to hold on to its power.Passing the border was a matter of life and death, but this time life had guided Gjergj in its path to save him from the murderers of a bloody regime.Gjergj always carries in his memory those brave people who dared to challenge the red beasts.He thanks God that made his escape possible and with deep respect remembers those fallen heroes that never made it on the other side. In Gejrgji's mind there was only one place; "Eldorado- La Terra Promessa.Listening to "Voice of America" radio station during the communist reign, played an important role in nourishing him with a great love for American socitey. The day to experience the American dream seemed to close in his horizon.He was amazed that people of different cultures, backgrounds and religions were able to live in peace ,harmony and understanding.Gjergj posesses a great admiration for foreing languages and literature.He is a member of the "International Society of Poets" and the "Albanian-American Writers Association." Since 1994, he lives in Florida and works for Citigroup Company.


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