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Izor Rejtő, a young office clerk and a new father living in Budapest, Hungary, was conscripted into the Austro-Hungarian army following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914. During the course of the war, he embarked on a journey spanning 25,000 miles, where he bore witness to a spectrum of experiences, ranging from humor, horror, hope, to being a part of historical events. His six-year odyssey comprised vivid firsthand accounts of World War I battles on the Eastern Front, including Ukraine, incarceration in Siberian POW camps, the tumultuous days of the Bolshevik revolution, and developments regarding peace treaties that would ultimately reshape the world. The English manuscript was meticulously compiled and crafted by Izor's grandson, Laurent Rejto. Upon inheriting the weathered journal, Laurent felt a profound connection to his ancestor through the diary entries, letters, postcards, news clippings, and even dried flowers. The journey allowed Rejto to gain a deep understanding of his grandfather and the history that shaped the 20th century.

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"""Izor's Journey is a fascinating first-hand account of Work War 1 that seems as relevant today as it was when it was written over a hundred years ago."" -Colin Broderick, author, director, producer ""This is a fantastic read. I couldn't help but think of Hemingway, whose economy of words delivers a gut-punch to the reader. Highly recommended."" -Ingrid Price ""Izor's Journey is an intimate and transportive marvel that showcases the elasticity of the human soul."" -Jeremiah Wenutu ""An intimate and gripping tale of survival."" -Gideon Moor ""A phenomenally engaging, gut wrenching, fascinating read that kept me glued to the page from the very start."" -J Kelly ""Izor's Journey is a testament to human resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges."" -Amy Hutchings"

"Izor's Journey is a fascinating first-hand account of Work War 1 that seems as relevant today as it was when it was written over a hundred years ago."" -Colin Broderick, author, director, producer ""You don't need to be a history buff to get into Izor's Journey; you just need to be a human being. Laurent Rejto's grandfather was conscripted into the Austro-Hungarian army in the aftermath of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914, and in spite of deprivation, near-starvation, insane/inept leadership, and a prolonged visit to hell-on-earth, he decided to keep a diary. We are the beneficiaries of his observations. This is a fantastic read. I couldn't help but think of Hemingway, whose economy of words delivers a gut-punch to the reader. Highly recommended."" -Ingrid Price ""Izor's Journey paints a breathtaking story of resilience and humanity amid the bleak and hopeless abyss of WWI. Very rarely does one get such an incredibly detailed and personal portrait of life on the frontlines as what Rejto has presented; truly a gem that had me holding my breath with each page only to let it out when Izor's humor and humility, which is peppered throughout otherwise harrowing obstacles, allowed. Izor's Journey is an intimate and transportive marvel that showcases the elasticity of the human soul. -Jeremiah Wenutu"

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"The English manuscript was compiled and written by Izor's grandson, Laurent Rejto. Inheriting his grandfather's original, weathered journal, Laurent felt an innate desire to connect with his grandfather through his diary entries, letters, postcards, news clippings, and even pressed dried flowers. This journey led Rejto to a profound understanding of his grandfather and other family members he had never had the opportunity to meet, including seven great aunts and uncles.As a writer, Rejto's body of work includes magazine articles, short stories, screenplays, and teleplays. He also undertook the translation of his father Thomas Rejto's World War II novel, ""The Reluctant Adventurer,"" originally published in 1956 as ""Aventurier malgré soi."" For four decades, Laurent has built a versatile career encompassing roles as a producer, writer, director, film editor, actor and custom woodworker. In the year 2000, he conceptualized and drafted the article of incorporation for the Woodstock Film Festival and the Hudson Valley Film Commission."

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