This riveting combination of two generations of memoirs combines the writings of László “Laci” Weisz and his son Robert Varady recollecting the last half-century of his father’s life and the family’s journey across Europe to the United States. Laci’s survival of the Budapest Ghetto and multiple forced-labor camps, before bringing his family to start over in the US, is a testament to extraordinary survival and ascension.

“A unique journey across the twentieth century through the eyes and fate of the Weisz/Varady family. From Bratislava to Budapest, surviving the Holocaust, emigrating to Paris andbecoming US citizens. A historic experience shared with many other members of the Jewish community. Above all, a story about loving human beings. A humbling experience, a heartbreaking kaleidoscope of tragic events with a ray of hope and kindness throughout the darkest and brighter days of history. An excellent reading, a lot to be learned from. For me too, who was the first Hungarian ambassador at the UN to apologize for the Hungarian Holocaust.” — Csaba Kőrösi, Former President, UN General Assembly, 2022–2023

Join us at Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center on Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 pm for the launch of this inspirational memoir. The book is already for sale at multiple outlets, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. and e-readers.

Robert G. Varady. Ph.D is the Research Professor Emeritus of Environmental Policy, and Past Director, Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at The University of Arizona.

 

LOCATION:

Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center

564 S. Stone Ave.

Tucson, AZ 85701