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In 1936, a boy was born in Budapest. Many years later, he would become an important businessman in the United States. Andrew Grove's father was a partner in a dairy business; his mother wanted to be a concert pianist but couldn't because she was Jewish. She went to work in her father's grocery store and met her future husband there. Contracting scarlet fever as a child, Andrew was bedridden for months with damaging effects to his ears. When he was five, his father was inducted into the military to go to the Russian front. Suffering loss, Andrew was without a father and also without his grandfather who had recently died. When his father's existence was not known, he noticed that his mother drank more alcohol. In 1944, the Nazis occupied Hungary. Religious identity was not important to Andrew early in his life because he was exposed to so many different types of people, but this was about to change. Radios were removed from Jewish homes and all Jews were segregated with a yellow Star of David on their home. Shortly after this, they were required to wear a Star of David on their jacket. The plan for survival included a name change and a new beginning. Later, Andrew's father returned, looking thin and haggard. On an opposite note, when Andrew was in fourth grade, he was fat. He was the recipient of many jokes and name calling. A broken arm served the purpose of giving Andrew a little space and ceased piano lessons. A favorite school instructor conducted a Physics class and peaked Andrew's scientific interest. Andrew was able to see some success and later would gain some attention by performing an exciting chemistry experiment. When he entered the university, he had found his nitch and didn't feel like an outsider. Once again, this was not long lasting. Occupation of Russia into Hungary would again change life. This led to an eventual passage to America complete with all the newness and oddities. His experiences showed America in a positive light - exciting and helpful. Andrew S. Grove (his changed name from his birth) proceeded to help establish Intel and was honored as Time Magazine's 1977 "Man of the Year." The black and white photos in this book are an added bonus. Thank you, Andrew S. Grove for writing your story.
Reviewed by Rita Ratacheck, December 2002
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