'The Great Escape' - By Kati Marton

Kati Marton writes this flowing narrative with passion, flair and descriptive prose. The Great Escape is centered around nine Jews who fled Hitler and subsequently changed the world. The nine are in order of no importance, the four scientists Leo Szilard, Edward Teller, Eugene Wigner and John Von Neumann; the film directors Michael Curitz and Alexander Korda; the photographers Andre Kertez and Robert Capa; and author Arthur Koestler.

Marton captures the lives of these 'men', during the struggles and the triumphs. The writer floods the reader with a picture of European instability, specifically the downfall of Hungary and the old quaint city of Budapest. The cafes, boulevards and gymnasiums are given delicate detail. Their new lives in the 'modern' cities of Los Angeles, New York City and Paris are unique. The history of communism, fascism and the unfortunate rise of Nazi Germany are contained within the story. The achievements, accolades and many prizes that adorn these men are detailed by Marton with beautiful expression.

Budapest's loss, was society's gain.

Each of these nine men, who had talents, dreams and aspirations left behind families and their homelands to 'change' the world for 'us'.

Read and learn.