Chapter 1: My Ancestors
At the time of my birth in 1930, all four of my grandparents and most of their extended families were living in Vienna. However, their origins and, in particular, the history of their arrival in Vienna were different. It is clear to me now that the intellectual traditions of my family, those of my grandfathers in particular, and also those of my aunts and uncles, as well as my parents, played an important role in the future I sought for myself.