In Quest of Nirvana

"In Quest of Nirvana" is a vivid portrayal of the struggle for survival in the author's newly adopted country, the USA, after having been forced to flee from his native Hungary at the end of World War II. He encounters a political haven, a free Democracy, a society where few restrictions exist, but help is available only to those who help themselves. His total loss of a lifestyle that had been comparable to "Utopia" is the reason for a difficult re-start at the lowest economic levels; a fight against all odds, facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Impoverished & degraded from the highest levels of the social elite, the author nevertheless builds upon a basis of moral strength, courage, perseverance & a lasting incentive to achieve consistently improving conditions. His goals are set high; the means by which to reach them are extremely varied, & demand an unrelenting personal drive to overcome a constant series of serious challenges. A life-story that can only be described as fascinating. It consists of a succession of events, arrestingly told, with emphasis on the many quirks of fate rather than on the individual. A vivid presentation of a human life-span made even more realistic by numerous visual examples of important moments of the past fifty years. This autobiography tells a true story, all the more compelling, because even though every detail is real, it unfolds in the style of a novel. The reader can't help but be carried along with the ups & downs of a fate rich in unusual experiences & humorous anecdotes. To share in this review of a half-century is rewarding to those who value a summary of significant technological developments as well as taking part in a very special saga of personal evolvement. The author's childhood in Hungary & years of hardship as a refugee in Austria had been described in the predecessor of this work entitled: VISIONS OF UTOPIA. (László Széchényi, 1991. www.upublish.com)Szechenyi, Laszlo is the author of 'In Quest of Nirvana' with ISBN 9781581128277 and ISBN 1581128274.