They Escaped Hungary | But Freedom Was Still a Long Way Away

Escaping Hungary during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution was only the beginning of my family’s journey. My parents, Teri and Jozsi, fled Hungary with their three small children, searching for something most of us take for granted: freedom. Crossing the border meant they were finally beyond the immediate reach of the Soviet forces, but it didContinue reading “They Escaped Hungary | But Freedom Was Still a Long Way Away”

When the Russian Tanks Rolled Into Budapest, Everything Changed

In 1956, Hungarians rose up against Soviet control—and Soviet tanks rolled into Budapest. The Eleventh Arrow tells the true story of a Hungarian family caught in the revolution and forced to make choices that would change their lives forever. A story of courage, family, survival, and the fight for freedom.     Purchase the Paperback,Continue reading “When the Russian Tanks Rolled Into Budapest, Everything Changed”

They Escaped Hungary — But Their Journey Wasn’t Over

Escaping Hungary after the 1956 Revolution was only the beginning. The Eleventh Arrow tells the true story of a family who left everything behind and faced an uncertain journey toward freedom and a new life. A story of courage, hardship, family, survival, and hope.     Purchase the Paperback, Kindle eBook, or Audiobook

They Fought for Freedom — Then the Tanks Came | Hungary 1956

In 1956, the people of Hungary rose up against Soviet control and fought for their freedom. Then the tanks came. The Eleventh Arrow tells a true story of ordinary people caught in an extraordinary moment in history—of courage, survival, family, loss, and the hope for a better life.

What Would You Risk for Freedom?

In 1956, thousands of Hungarian families were faced with a decision most of us can hardly imagine. Stay in the country they loved under communist rule—or risk everything to escape. The Eleventh Arrow is the true story of my family’s journey during and after the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. My mother, Terezia, told me theContinue reading “What Would You Risk for Freedom?”