Peter Sis uses drawings, personal memories, and historical facts to illustrate his childhood behind the Iron Curtain. Born at the start of the Cold War, Sis recounts his happy childhood to his adolescence when he begins to learn more about the West. As he discovers blue jeans, Coca-Cola, rock-in roll, beat poetry and more, we begin to feel his desire to be free. This is a must read for students. The Cold War, the Berlin Wall, the Iron Curtain and Commies are terms unknown to today's youth. Using remarkable drawings and history, Sis has created an unforgettable story for students to understand and appreciate.