From Budapest to Paris (1936-1957)

Exploring his life and identity, Miklos Veto reflects on his experiences as a witness to significant historical events, including the Holocaust and the 1956 anti-Soviet Revolution. After fleeing to France, he encountered Catholic faith and pursued an academic career across three continents, including teaching at Yale. His journey is deeply intertwined with his Hungarian roots, culminating in recognition from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. This autobiography focuses on Veto's formative years, concluding with insights from the last sixty years of his life.