When Beech Trees Bear Apples

By H J Campbell

Thirty-five years ago, the Romanian people ripped their country from the clutches of its tyrannical dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and took back their freedom

Even as the Communist world emerged into freedom, President Nicolae Ceausescu stood firm and iron-fisted. Bathed in delusions of grandeur, he wholeheartedly believed his people adored him and Romania would remain the last bastion of Communism in Europe. As late as November 1989, he said triumphantly after being "reelected" to another five-year term, "Romania will change only when beech trees bear apples and reeds bear flowers." Little did he know that one month later, he would be forced from power. Little did he know too that he would soon be dead.

When Beech Trees Bear Apples is a novel of the 1989 Romanian Revolution. It tells the story of Reverend L szl Tok s, who spoke out the against Ceausescu's tyrannical policies. These policies included the destruction of churches and the banning of Bibles, Bible study, and religious activities. Tok s believed the people should worship God as they pleased, and he used his pulpit to speak out against the government. For this act of treason, he, his family, and his congregation were persecuted. When the bishop, supported by the government, attempted to evict Tok s from his church, the congregation rose up and protested. They were soon joined by thousands of ordinary Romanians.

"The story was riveting and extremely engaging. From the first chapter it had me hooked..." - A Reader

"...As the events unfold the author skillfully builds a crescendo of emotions, such that I felt as if I was there experiencing the chaotic and tumultuous events. I could not put the book down as I had to see if the protagonist, Laszlo Tokes, a preacher with noble humanitarian goals, overcomes his corrupt government..." - A Reader

"A great and inspiring book. Combines prose with history in a good and fluid way. It's unbelievable how one person can overthrow a totalitarian regime." - A ReaderClick BUY NOW and immerse yourself into this inspiring story

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578699060
• ISBN13: 9780578699066
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Electrikbooks
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"