Best known for her classic book Green Thoughts: A Writer in the Garden; Eleanor Perényi led a worldly life before settling down in Connecticut. More Was Lost is a memoir of her youth abroad; written in the early days of World War II; after her return to the United States. In 1937; at the age of nineteen; Perényi falls in love with a poor Hungarian baron and in short order acquires both a title and a struggling country estate at the edge of the Carpathians. She throws herself into this life with zeal; learning Hungarian and observing the invisible order of the Czech rule; the resentment of the native Ruthenians; and the haughtiness of the dispossessed Hungarians. In the midst of massive political upheaval; Perényi and her husband remain steadfast in their dedication to their new life; an alliance that will soon be tested by the war. With old-fashioned frankness and wit; Perényi recounts this poignant tale of how much was gained and how much more was lost.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book about a Great museum.By the Accidental GamerGreat book; I have visited the museum and was only able to finish the first three basement floors... yes it was that intense. The book helps me read up more on my own time at home. I look forward to visiting the museum again; whenever I get lucky and score some tickets on the next lottery time. This book will tide me until then for the next visit to the upper floors this time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This was an excellent book which gave me a brief review of the ...By nitaThis was an excellent book which gave me a brief review of the history of the African American struggles for freedom and justice. I enjoyed the photos of the artifacts that are in this Awesome Museum. I gained a great insight of what was to be expected when I did visited the museum this past week.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Priceless !!By Joy 1996Beautiful and well detail keepsake. If you haven't visit the museum; then you would want to purchase this historical book. It is loaded with pictures and history of every item on display.
