I'm honored to be joined by Robert J. Wolf, author of the four-time award-winning biography, Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom.
Robert shares the incredible true story of his father's life—a Hungarian Jewish man who became a four-time escape artist, miraculously surviving both the brutality of Nazi-occupied Hungary and the repressive Communist regime of 1956. This gripping biography is a testament to the human will to survive, the devastating trauma of war and political oppression, and the ultimate path to redemption.
Robert discusses the seven-year journey he took to convert his parents' autobiography into this vital book. We explore the powerful, urgent message this story holds for today's world, serving as a crucial tool in the ongoing fight against anti-Semitism and hatred.
In this episode, we discuss:
The true accounts of surviving two repressive 20th-century regimes.
How Robert's background as a Radiologist influenced his dedication to the 'preservation of life' in his writing.
The lasting impact of intergenerational trauma and the possibility of redemption.
Why his father's story is so relevant to the current global climate.
