Angel

Angel is the biography of Katarina Pejakovic, tracing her childhood and youth from her native Croatia, then submerged in communist regime, to her city of refuge in Canada. This book should most certainly be read by everyone who is interested in the practical aspects of life under communism and socialism in the modern world.

This book should most certainly be read by everyone who is interested in the practical aspects of life under communism and socialism in the modern world. The personal experience of Katerina Pejakovic under a totalitarian system is invaluable in the light of the historical truths exposed, and it complements any study the reader might make of the times in question. ~ Joseph Stalmach

This book is more than an expression of love for the Croatian homeland because the author, nurturing the historical truth, carefully considers the future. Especially significant is the description of the life of the Croatian population in the totalitarian regime of the post-war period. ~ Anita Martinac, Croatian author

Katarina Pejaković has artfully managed to give readers a glimpse into life under the former Communist regime of Yugoslavia from a child’s perspective. “Angel” is a wonderfully written book that reveals the former regime’s attempts to drive wedges between children and parents, between children and religious beliefs, between children and truth; and how children must learn to maneuver in an environment void of free expression if they are to protect themselves and, ultimately, their family from government reprisals. ~ Michael Palaich, Author, USA

Angel is an inspirational story that will touch people deeply. Also important for me to understand what life was actually like for Croatians living there. Despite knowing perhaps a thousand people from Croatia, I now have a much clearer and more vivid understanding. The Devil’s work is ongoing, and so is ours. I believe in Angels. I will share the book with my children and recommend it to my extended friends and family. An important story to be told. Well done! ~ Mike Golle, Ottawa, Ont.