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"One of the most remarkable World War II sagas I have ever read. It is history with a
human face."—Arnold Beichman, Washington Times

When God Looked the
Other Way
An Odyssey of War, Exile, and Redemption
By Wesley Adamczyk

A memoir of a childhood spent in unspeakable circumstances, When God Looked the Other Way illuminates one of the darkest periods of European history—the Soviet Union's quiet yet brutal campaign against Polish citizens during World War II.

"Most people are not aware that the Soviet Union annexed the eastern half of Poland in September 1939. Even fewer know that until June 1941, as many as 500,000 Polish 'enemies of the state' were deported to the U.S.S.R…. When God Looked the Other Way is fascinating, upsetting, and full of small shocks; and Mr. Adamczyk writes heartfelt, straightforward prose…. This book sheds light on more than one forgotten episode of history."—Gordon Haber, New York Sun

"Now, after the demise of the Soviet Union, when we are no longer trying to prove that our way of life is superior, we can better appreciate the awful privations that the Soviet system created for its citizens and for those unlucky enough to have been caught up in it. Adamczyk's unpretentious prose is well-suited to capture that truly awful reality…. Perhaps Adamczyk's narrative can help us remember what it is about our country that has traditionally inspired the admiration of the world, and to turn away from the worst elements of hate-mongering and fear that have transformed us into a country more like Adamczyk's USSR than we would like to be."—Andrew Wachtel, Chicago Tribune

"[A] finely wrought memoir of loss and survival.… Adamczyk's language is earthy, intense, and moving…. With this work, Adamczyk has brought illumination and honor to the families of the thousands who suffered the same terrible fate."—Publishers Weekly

Wesley Adamczyk is a retired chemist and tax consultant who lives in Illinois. He is also a champion bridge player.