The Iron Broom

About the Book

“The Iron Broom sweeps out… all human trash.” – KGB

Branded an enemy. Swept to Siberia. Shaped by adversity.

The Iron Broom is the gripping true story
of David, raised between two worlds:
the warmth of his family home and
communism’s absolute control. When
he chose personal conviction over
conformity, the Soviet military sent
him to one of the harshest outposts of
the empire - a prison camp deep in the
Siberian taiga. There, guarding the broken
and forgotten, David faced a system
designed to erase individual identity and
crush the soul. The punishment given to
break him became the experience that
shaped him.
David’s authentic narrative, The Iron Broom dares to ask timeless questions:
What will it cost to stay true to my convictions? How do we find light in the
coldest, darkest places of our lives? Can the voice of conscience still be heard
through the static of war and political noise - even today?
Powerful and deeply personal, The Iron Broom is a story of faith, resilience,
and redemption that outlasted an empire.

About the Author

After escaping to the West, David discovered the freedom to think, dream, and explore—a journey that carried him from Germany to England, Africa, Canada, and USA. He returned to Siberia with his own family after the USSR fell. There, for twenty years they offered practical help and hope to the offspring of the hammer-and-sickle generations. By bringing God back into the equation, men and women began to rise in dignity and potential as individuals, families, and communities. That included redefining manhood. Through ice treks across the deepest lake in the world, David and teams of men challenged themselves to overcome obstacles and forge character, recovering what many had not received from their fathers: identity and purpose. This character training expanded into a movement called Men’s Forge. David has led many teams on three continents and continues investing in men to develop character in body, soul, and spirit. www.mensforge.org.