Joseph Hurka
Fields of Light
A Son Remembers His Heroic Father
"An enduring love song from a son to his heroic father. Immensely moving."—Andre Dubus
Winner of Pushcart's 19th annual Editor's Book Award. After the fall of Communism, Joseph Hurka traveled to Prague, where his father had fought in the Underground against the Czech-Stalinist government. As the son walks in his father's steps, he uncovers a hidden past: he learns of his father's brutal imprisonment, his fortunate release, and his fierce resistance work.
Fields of Light is a loving tribute to a father, a tale of personal sacrifice and endurance—and of history reborn after extraordinary totalitarian efforts to erase it. 16 b/w photographs.
"Hurka's singular effort has helped reestablish the memoir as an important tool of discovery."—Boston Globe
"A riveting read."—Chicago Tribune
Joseph Hurka's stories have appeared in Ploughshares, Alaska Quarterly, and elsewhere. He teaches at Tufts University.
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