Against The Sky

Against The Sky is a novel written by Konrad Bercovici. The story follows the life of a young Romanian boy named Stefan who dreams of becoming a pilot. However, his dreams are shattered when his father is killed in a mining accident, forcing him to abandon his plans and work in the mines to support his family.Despite the challenges he faces, Stefan never gives up on his dream and eventually joins the Romanian Air Force during World War II. He quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a skilled fighter pilot, earning the respect of his fellow pilots and the admiration of his superiors.As the war rages on, Stefan finds himself torn between his duty to his country and his desire to protect the innocent people caught in the crossfire. He must navigate dangerous missions and political intrigue while also grappling with his own personal demons and the loss of loved ones.Against The Sky is a gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and the power of dreams. It is a tribute to the brave men and women who fought for their countries during World War II, and a reminder of the human cost of war.A Novel Of The American Gypsy, Whose Winter Quarters Of This Tribe Are The Vacant Stores And Dark Cellars Of New York's East Side. Bercovici's Gypsy Stories Were Used Three Times To Make Motion Picture Films, Including: Revenge, The Volga Boatman, And Law Of The Lawless. Born In Romania In 1882, The Author's Own Childhood Was Spent In The Tents Of Gypsy's. Bercovici Says, There Is Not A Gypsy In The World Who Cannot Tell You Who I Am. I Am A Gypsy By Choice And Not By Blood, By Temperament And Not Race.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.