Saving My Assassin: A Memoir 

Raised in Techirghiol, communist Romania in the Roman Orthodox Church, Virginia Prodan’s life wasn’t easy. Her mother, tolerating no disrespect, often resorted to the belt or threats of putting Virginia up for adoption for her occasional missteps and her unique coloring—red hair and freckles. Outside the home, those who acted independently or spoke against the regime would face police brutality, imprisonment, or worse, death.

Her studies were her only way out. When she graduated, she went to stay with her kind aunt in Bucharest and pursues a degree and career in law. In time, a young man from her past returns, they marry, and nine months later Virginia gives birth to their first child. She lands a successful position with a law firm and her life continues its upward trajectory. Then she attends a Christian church and in time soon converts. Despite the government claiming to respect religious freedoms, persecutions of Christians continue, and Virginia turns her career focus to defending the unjustly accused.

When a member of the U.S. Embassy sees Virginia in action, she finds an ally in her work.

But when threats and brutal treatment don’t stop her, the government sends a man to her office to kill her. Virginia turns to God for strength and in a moment of divine intervention helps him see the error of his ways. Miraculously he lets her live and Virginia swiftly moves her family to America. Then one day, in an incomprehensible turn of events, she faces her assassin once again.

This memoir by Virginia Prodan is unlike any other I’ve read. It’s incredibly uplifting in so many ways. A woman moved by her faith to forgive and save the man sent to kill her. This tear-jerking true story proves unbelievable consequences come from a life of perseverance, hope, and courage.

Source: Purchased