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Velvet Meets the Iron Curtain: The Autobiography of a Czech Dancer
Velvet Meets the Iron Curtain is a true story of an unexpected revolution of the heart.
This autobiography tells a story of a man born behind the Iron Curtain of Communist Czechoslovakia, a nation known for its cultural and historical heritage and for its prevailing atheistic view on life. Jiri Sebastian Voborsky tells his story of growing up under the heavy fist of the totalitarian regime. In a moving and captivating way, he writes of his experience of the 1989 Velvet Revolution and passionately recounts his own revolt against the voice of spiritual depravity when met by his Savior, Jesus Christ.
This narrative paints a picture of the profound truth that God, in His wisdom, carefully orchestrates the events of our lives, allowing us to arrive at the very moment where the exchange between man and God takes place. As a high school student, Jiri was privileged to be one out of ten million Czechs who was given the opportunity to personally encounter Jesus Christ. As a professional ballet dancer, Jiri's path of life then brought him to America where he blossomed into a world-renowned choreographer and became a passionate artist pointing thousands to that same Messiah, both here in the United States and around the world.
Jiri's desire for his story is to bring hope and inspiration to the readers' lives as they perceive to learn of their own special place in the heart of God.
This autobiography tells a story of a man born behind the Iron Curtain of Communist Czechoslovakia, a nation known for its cultural and historical heritage and for its prevailing atheistic view on life. Jiri Sebastian Voborsky tells his story of growing up under the heavy fist of the totalitarian regime. In a moving and captivating way, he writes of his experience of the 1989 Velvet Revolution and passionately recounts his own revolt against the voice of spiritual depravity when met by his Savior, Jesus Christ.
This narrative paints a picture of the profound truth that God, in His wisdom, carefully orchestrates the events of our lives, allowing us to arrive at the very moment where the exchange between man and God takes place. As a high school student, Jiri was privileged to be one out of ten million Czechs who was given the opportunity to personally encounter Jesus Christ. As a professional ballet dancer, Jiri's path of life then brought him to America where he blossomed into a world-renowned choreographer and became a passionate artist pointing thousands to that same Messiah, both here in the United States and around the world.
Jiri's desire for his story is to bring hope and inspiration to the readers' lives as they perceive to learn of their own special place in the heart of God.
529 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2021
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March 17, 2023
Such a powerful, inspiring testimony!
If you are looking for a story that will encourage you in your faith and turn your eyes to Jesus, Jiri’s testimony will do that and much more. He is a compelling storyteller, yet he remains genuine in his words. This book is especially impactful for dancers, but I believe everyone can enjoy the message and testaments in this book.
I had the honor of attending Ballet Magnificat’s SDI in 2021; it was there where I purchased this book. Little did I know the impact it would have on me as I read it this year! Thank you, Jiri, for being obedient to the call of the Lord on your life and willingly pouring into the lives of others.
If you are looking for a story that will encourage you in your faith and turn your eyes to Jesus, Jiri’s testimony will do that and much more. He is a compelling storyteller, yet he remains genuine in his words. This book is especially impactful for dancers, but I believe everyone can enjoy the message and testaments in this book.
I had the honor of attending Ballet Magnificat’s SDI in 2021; it was there where I purchased this book. Little did I know the impact it would have on me as I read it this year! Thank you, Jiri, for being obedient to the call of the Lord on your life and willingly pouring into the lives of others.
May 15, 2022
I really can’t recommend this book enough. I’ve already bought 4 copies and given them all away! This book is about a dancer- but it’s not about dance. This book is about growing up communist and finding Jesus. This book is about what it looks like to follow God’s plan for your life. This book challenged my faith in new ways- and that is always exciting!
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