Flowers grow on ruins too

About the Book

The seminal events of the twentieth century, the Second World War and the Holocaust, are part of this story. Violence, loss of life and destruction senseless hatred and the ruins left behind by the raging battles is the stage on which the lives of the book’s heroes evolve. Despite the hostility, despite the hypocrisy, or indifference in situations when action was required, despite the perverse wickedness and destruction, despite incredible odds and losses, hope and love survives and proves that life can be and is triumphant.

About the Author

George Joseph MD is a survivor of the Holocaust in Romania. He practiced medicine in Romania, Israel, and South Africa, and was in private practice as a psychiatrist in Washington D.C. He is an associate clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Following his retirement from private practice, he worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center until his recent retirement. He is polyglot, an avid biker, and skier, gourmet cook, and loves to travel. He is married, has three children, and five grandchildren.