Thursday, July 27, 2006

177/365 A Third George

A Russian kept alive by the Germans to translate between guards and prisoners, he came to the states a refugee and started over at a Pennsylvania college. Having lost his academic credentials, he began as janitor and student, but soon became a beloved professor.

6 Comments:

Blogger Otter said...

Wow!
These George stories keep getting better and better.

July 27, 2006 7:56 AM  
Blogger Indigo Bunting said...

Thanks. I honestly didn't realize I knew so many Georges til I made this list. It ain't over.

July 27, 2006 8:38 AM  
Blogger B Kiddo said...

An turly inspiring post

July 27, 2006 10:21 AM  
Blogger Sewa Yoleme said...

At once heartbreaking and thoroughly heartening. Great story.

July 27, 2006 11:46 AM  
Blogger Bridgett said...

The janitor at my gradeschool had been a dentist in Vietnam--she made it back as well. It would be so frustrating to start over.

July 27, 2006 2:51 PM  
Blogger Indigo Bunting said...

I can't imagine it.

July 28, 2006 6:50 AM  

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