Struggle, Survival, Success
Dr. Gamziuka's book, "Changes: A memoir," gives the reader a first hand account of the horror of growing up during World War II and Dr. Gamziukas' struggle in finding the American dream. The Gamziuka family was forced to leave their home in Lithuania due to the Russian Invasion and occupation of Eastern Europe. Dr. Gamziukas' father was the CEO of a cigarette company in Lithuania, and his mother was an attorney.
Because of the turmoil that plagued Eastern Europe, the family relocated to new homes throughout Europe several times during World War II. A few years after the conclusion of the War, the Gamziukas' made a decision to seek a life in America. On the Fourth of July, 1949, they arrived by boat, stepping foot in Buffalo, New York.
Dr. Gamziukas endured not only the hardship of traveling to another country, but the challenge of learning a new language and culture. Losing his father at a young age made the transition that much more difficult. However, after years of misfortune and struggle, Dr. Gamziukas came to become a respected physician in Amherst, New York.
The book is now available at Old Editions book store, located on 74 E. Huron street, a small haven of Buffalo history. Compact with cases of vintage books and art plastered to all of the store's walls, the book store is complete with a number of Buffalo's historical items. For more information on Old Editions book store, check out this post at http://www.buffalorising.com/story/a_new_look_at_old_editions.
Buffalo bookworms, don't pass on the opportunity to enjoy a nice cup of coffee, peruse the shelves, and live piece of history through this local's eyes.
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I appreciate such posts, thank you! Does the wooden sculputure have a story behind it?
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