"EAST meets WEST is a detailed historical account which covers an amazing 85-year period by an exceptional first-hand witness. It is not only a poignant story of War and Peace but much more interesting are the descriptions of clashes between culture, the merging between different traditions and customs, the evolution in ways of life and family values, and finally the successful integration into the American Melting Pot. Another remarkable aspect of this book is its illustrations with hundreds of photographs and documents depicting people, events, places and the flow of time. It is a valuable...

"EAST meets WEST is a detailed historical account which covers an amazing 85-year period by an exceptional first-hand witness. It is not only a poignant story of War and Peace but much more interesting are the descriptions of clashes between culture, the merging between different traditions and customs, the evolution in ways of life and family values, and finally the successful integration into the American Melting Pot. Another remarkable aspect of this book is its illustrations with hundreds of photographs and documents depicting people, events, places and the flow of time. It is a valuable...