‘Both moving and entertaining, George Lang’s absorbing autobiography draws the reader into an extraordinarily rich life filled with talent, wonder, and passion: an example of how torment can be transformed into beauty. -Elie Wiesel 'A heartfelt, funny, moving story of survival. A great read. -Paul Newman 'Anyone reading this remarkable memoir will understand why George Lang remains not only one of New York’s great restaurateurs but one of its most vibrant citizens as well. -David Halberstam 'A book to savor, relish, smack one’s lips over, and profoundly appreciate. -William Safire 'You don’t need to be Hungarian to enjoy this book. -George Soros 'George Lang’s success story, so brilliantly recounted here, is the absolute personification of the American dream. -Dominique LaPierre 'This book is as charming and sophisticated as its author. -Walter Cronkite