An Ordinary Man

<p><strong><em>What People Are Saying About </em>An Ordinary Man</strong></p><p>It truly is a story like no other. - E. Randol Schoenberg lawyer genealogist and author</p><p>A fascinating and moving true account that reads like a novel memoir and adventure story of one man's family and the uncle who risked everything to save them from Nazi terror. Richly told and lovingly documented <em>An Ordinary Man</em> is no ordinary story highlighting issues of anti-Semitism racism and LGBTQ rights so prevalent today. As a Jewish writer Asian Studies major and Chinese linguist I was particularly moved by this page-turning retelling. Highly recommended. - Jana Laiz author of <em>Weeping Under This Same Moon</em></p><p>For Holocaust offspring who owe their lives to the courageous acts of kindness and out of-the-box thinking of people like Paul Patek <em>An Ordinary Man </em>reminds us of a surprising truth-that the fate of Holocaust survivors continues to touch the hearts of family members across the generations. -Liane Grunberg Wakabayashi author of <em>The Wagamama Bride</em></p><p><em>An Ordinary Man </em>helps you to picture what really happened to ordinary people during World War II especially in Austria and Japan. A gripping story that brings history to life<em>. - </em>Dr. Clemens Jochem author of<em> Der Fall Foerster</em></p><p><strong>About the Book</strong></p><p><em>An Ordinary Man </em>is history captured through a personal lens - a WW2 adventure a family saga a love story and a testament to the power of the human spirit.</p><p>An epic true story of a Jewish gay man's extraordinary life from escaping Nazi oppression in Austria - saving his family via a winning lottery ticket - to finding refuge of sorts in Japan before finally settling down to a quiet life back in Vienna after the war. Paul Patek witnessed some of the 20th century's most traumatic events with an unfailing optimism and spirit.</p><p><em>An Ordinary Man</em> is the story of an extraordinary man whose life was so much more than ordinary.</p><p><strong>About the Author</strong></p><p>Everything Christopher Bock does is with passion and thoroughness fueled by curiosity. The list is diverse-photography collecting baseball cards keeping bees and his own hardwood flooring business Geronimo Floors. But he never thought of writing a book until he was handed his grandfather's autobiography. That same curiosity and passion led him to the extraordinary story of his grandfather's escape from Austria in 1938-and the key role a mischievous uncle played in the family's survival.</p>