Description:
A story of struggle, heroism, and triumph during the rise of fascism and communism in former Yugolavia.
Brief description: Mark is a professor emeritus in the college of engineering at the University of Missouri where he began his career in teaching and research in 1979.
Review Quotes:
"Overall, the narrative, a tribute to Prelas' mother, is a reflective one with a persistent sense of melancholy that carries through to its accounts of the present day. Although it's filled with historical details, it's primarily a family saga." - Kirkus Reviews