More Was Lost: A Memoir (New York Review Books Classics): Perenyi, Eleanor, McClatchy, J. D.

More Was Lost is a captivating memoir that delves into the author's youth abroad during World War II.

Eleanor Perényi, a worldly woman before settling in Connecticut, shares her poignant tale of how much was gained and lost in a life filled with zeal and dedication to a new country estate on the edge of the Carpathian Mountains.

With old-fashioned frankness and wit, Perényi recounts the political upheaval and cultural clashes that tested her marriage during this tumultuous time.

This unpretentious memoir is lucid and crisp, offering a unique perspective on the discrepancy between America's romanticized view of Europe and the harsh reality of war-torn nations.

Readers will be delighted by the book's anecdotes and insights into the author's life, making More Was Lost a compelling read for anyone interested in historical memoirs or the human experience during wartime.