Chock-full of facts and here and there a dash of fiction to spice up this epic is the history of a German-Austrian-American family that spans three countries. The reader who enjoys history and philosophy will feast on the bits and morsels he discovers in this book. The unanswerable question of war versus Christianity looms large as brother faces brother during wars that span the globe. Extensive research was devoted to bring this work to fruition to satisfy the tastes of a discerning audience. The story encompasses a series of paradoxes, ironies, joys and sorrows. Enjoy the read and your pilgrimage.