Winds of Life: The Destinies of a Young Viennese Jew 1938-1958

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Summary: Winds of Life
Review: I had the pleasure of meeting Gershon Evan in his mid-70's,and his wife, Rina, within my medical practice. Evan mentioned that he was trying to publish his story which he felt was worth telling. Not only is it worth telling as a historical parallel to the holocost and the subsequent establishment of Israel, but it was well told; at times Hemmingway-esque in the journalistic details of army life, and at times the sad personal tale of a 16 year old youth displaced from his family and his life.

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Summary: A Wonderful Read
Review: In flowing very easy to read detail "Winds of Life" tells the story of an ordinary boy and then man who was sweep along by the forces of history. From the horrors of a concentration camp to the pulse of life in Palestine one can develop an understanding of this period of history. Mr. Evan writes in a soft non political way that allows the reader to experience his life. This book is a very pleasureable great read.

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Summary: An absorbing read for all ages
Review: This is a spellbinder of a book that describes in amazing detail the hardships endured and overcome by the author as he escapes the Nazi regime and makes his way to Israel, resettles there, marries and then emigrates once more to the United States. The writing in this book is exquisite and one feels he stands right beside the author as he endures the terrible hardhsips and overcomes mans inhumanity to man. A book not to be missed.