From Budapest to Paris (1936-1957)

Miklos Veto's autobiography offers a profound exploration of his life and identity against the backdrop of significant historical events. Witnessing the Holocaust as a child and participating in the 1956 anti-Soviet Revolution, he faced immense challenges, including escaping through refugee camps to France. His spiritual journey led him to Catholicism at seventeen, influencing his academic career across three continents, including prestigious positions at Yale and in Ivory Coast. The narrative highlights his early life and contributions to Hungary, culminating in recognition by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.