Spanning over a century of history, My Life Story is a powerful memoir of survival, resilience, and hope. Born in 1933 in Hungary, Joseph Kienle takes readers on an unforgettable journey from a small village in Baranya County to the heart of America.

Through the eyes of one man, experience the devastation of World War II, the terror and courage of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, and the trials of escaping oppression to seek freedom abroad. This book is not only a personal story but also a testament to the endurance of family, faith, and heritage.

From the crackle of wartime radios to the rumble of Soviet tanks, Joseph’s journey is both intimate and sweeping. He reveals what it felt like to be a boy watching his world change overnight, a young man making a life-or-death choice to leave his homeland, and an immigrant carving out a place in a country where nothing was familiar but everything was possible.

My Life Story is not just about history—it’s about the people who live it. It is about the laughter and loss inside a family home, the fear of crossing borders under the cover of night, and the small victories that come with starting over.

With honesty and heart, Joseph invites readers to walk beside him—from the dusty streets of his Hungarian village to the bustling labs of American technology, and finally into the reflections of a man who has lived through eras that reshaped the world.