Delayed Pilgrims

About the Book

Delayed Pilgrims is the story of two Austrian physician immigrants, Walt and Linda Wagner. In the United States they first worked in medical centers and soon found themselves caught in a web of infighting among superiors. Tired of the whims of departmental intrigues, the Wagners left and after overcoming numerous obstacles, practiced medicine in the countryside. In an occasionally bumpy yet enduring marriage they raised two boys who asked many questions about the meaning of human existence. With subtle humor the story shows their struggle to find a niche in the New World.

About the Author

Rudi Binder was born in Vienna, Austria, where he earned his M.D. degree and specialized in ophthalmology. During his training as eye surgeon he published original research that led to a fellowship at Columbia University in New York City. Later he worked as teacher and researcher at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1969 he obtained a law degree and an attorney’s licence. He was practicing ophthalmology with his wife, Hertha, also an eye surgeon, in a rural area of Ohio and has recently retired. Delayed Pilgrims is his third book.