My Flag Grew Stars: WWII Refugees' Journey to America - Inspiring True Story of Immigration & Hope | Perfect for History Buffs, Book Clubs & Educational Use
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Homeland destroyed, teenagers Olga Wagner and Tibor Zoltai independently flee Hungary near the end of World War II, carrying only rucksacks. Olga’s family escapes minutes ahead of advancing Russian troops. Tibor, conscripted by the Germans, almost dies as an American prisoner of war. Their experiences as citizens on the losing side provide a unique perspective of war, the actions of Americans, and the daily fight of refugees to survive. My Flag Grew Stars follows Tibor and Olga’s search for a new land to call home. Escaping war-torn Europe, they work as indentured agricultural servants in Canada, then embark together on a cultural journey to become Americans. Excited and perplexed by their new world, Tibor and Olga must decide which old ways to abandon and which are core to who they are. Through perseverance and creativity, they learn how to thrive, Tibor as a world-renowned professor and Olga counseling refugees, earning the title of “area immigrants’ patron saint.”
Customer Reviews
As I read this book, I was truly inspired by the lives of Olga and Tibor. It is the story of their survival under the horrible circumstances of war in Europe. Olga and Tibor used those experiences to provide a positive impact to their communities in Canada and the US.Tibor was a scientific pioneer and mentor to his students. Olga was a leader in supporting immigrants from throughout the world on their path to integration into a new culture and society. The actions of both Tibor and Olga had and continue to make a positive impact on many lives.Kitty Gogins does an amazing job of telling this story. She was of part of this story and captured the dramatic details of her parents’ journey. But more importantly, she conveyed the array of emotions her parents and their families went through during that journey. Thanks, Kitty, for sharing this story.
