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Liar's Paradise provides a panoramic view of survival during the Holocaust and under the inhumanity of the communist regime in Hungary, beneath Stalin's rule. The narrative is spiced with nearly fatal escape attempts from communist Hungary, as well as a vivid account of daily life against the backdrop of the dramatic and challenging years of the 20th century. Most books dealing with communism offer a ""gulag"" experience. The distinctive element of Liars' Paradise is that its main characters, a mother and her two daughters, are able to outsmart the oppressive regime and manage to thrive. Based on true-life stories, Liars' Paradise explores the most challenging period of the 20th century in Europe. Hungary, in the center of the continent, has all armies marching through it and oppressive political systems dominating it. Yet, through ingenuity and daring, a woman and her two daughters manage not only to survive but thrive.

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""Liars' Paradise is a taut, humane, chronice of survival--told with the pulse of a thriller and the intimacy of a personal memoir. Gripping, compassionate, and impeccably observed. Liars' Paradise shows how ordinary people improve courage under extraordinary pressure. Meticulous research meets intimeate storytelling in a narrative that's both propulsive and reflective. An essential contributon to the literature of witness. -Justin Jampol, Founder/Excecutive Director, The Wende Museum Erika Fabian's life story is one of remarkable determination, self-belief, and resilience. Hers is not just a coming-of-age story about a young girl's hopes and fears while growing up in Hungary from the 1940s, but also a witness to history. Rendered with verve, honesty, and a natural story-teller's emotional sensitivity, she reveals how she is shaped, but not defeated, by the major historical events of the 20th century. -Ambassador Mitchell B. Reiss (ret.) Current Chairman of the International Churchill Society and of the British Imperial War Museum Foundation Erika Fabian is an incredible storyteller...with an incredible story to tell. Her gripping account is not only essential reading to learn about our past but also about our present so we can influence our future. She's one of the most dynamic and interesting people I've ever had the privilege of interviewing. -Elex Michaelson; Award winning journalist for CNN Liars' Paradise reminds us that the Holocaust did not simply end in 1945. For many survivors, liberation marked the beginning of a painful and uncertain rebirth. In Erika's case, growing up under the Iron Curtain added yet another layer of hardship and complexity to her upbringing. This book stands as both a testament to survival and a powerful reminder of the consequences of hatred and bigotry.--Beth Kean, Director, Holocaust Museum L.A.

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