Flight and Refuge: Reminiscences of a Motley Youth

The narrative follows Josef Eisinger's journey from a sheltered childhood in Nazi-occupied Vienna to a life of resilience in Britain and Canada. After being interned as an 'enemy alien,' he learns valuable skills and resumes his education in camps, ultimately studying at the University of Toronto. His post-war career flourishes in physics and molecular biology, leading to a PhD and a fellowship at MIT. The memoir highlights his adaptation to new environments, the experiences of fellow refugees, and includes insights into farming, soldier life, and his Jewish heritage.