Chasing Spring

Once in a lifetime you meet a person who exemplifies the greatness of the human spirit. In youth overcoming the extreme horror of a brutal regime in America struggling alone on a shoestring to build a new life Ernest with his keen mind bravely faced the realities of war and not only survived but also thrived. All his life he has cherished the value of family and friends finding beauty in nature and people. This book will strengthen your belief in our ability to overcome life's severe challenges. The life stories in Ernest Wertheim's memoir by turns lyrical and horrific are all the more gripping for the quiet voice in which they are told. Chasing Spring invites rather than demands the reader's empathy a gift from any writer.