Dr. George E. Onet and his wife Virginia, both veterinarians working in Romanianacademia, managed to escape from an oppressive regime back in 1985, asked forpolitical asylum in the United States and they lived in this country ever since.In a succession of extraordinary events, the author describes how he and his wife, after having been repeatedly denied tourist visas to visit Greece, decided to defect toWest Europe, leaving behind their beloved family members, their belongings, theirreputable social positions. In pursue of freedom and happiness they were confrontedwith a lot of diffi culties, unpredictable events and went through many emotionallycritical moments.