Passport to Freedom tells the true story of Valentina and Grigori, who survive hunger, betrayal, and the brutality of the Bolshevik revolution in Ukraine. Under Lenin’s false promises and later Stalin’s relentless regime, they endure persecution and unimaginable hardship, never letting go of a single hope: a life far from oppression.

Through faith, perseverance, and an unyielding dream, Valentina and Grigori battle impossible odds to secure a life of safety. Their journey is a testament to resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit, showing how ordinary people endure extraordinary circumstances Passport to Freedom is a gripping tale of survival, courage, and the pursuit of a new life across continents.

“Passport to Freedom is an epic journey of time, distance, and history through the lens of one family. It is an engaging and inspiring multi-generational tale of a family on a harrowing odyssey, conquering nature and treachery, a family that refused to be broken as they found hope and success in America, a world away from their humble beginnings.”

— Brooks Wachtel, Emmy Award-Winning Writer

“Tanya's book shows how one young girl's family fled communism for freedom, becoming a great American success story. A well-written, true, and inspirational journey by an amazing woman.”

— Colin D. Heaton, Military Historian and author of The Star of Africa