The story of a life of commitment, idealism, and unswerving courage, this text is the story of literary agent Ruth Liepman. Spanning two world wars, Liepman's story tells of her experiences with the Communist party in Germany, of the need to flee Hitler's Germany because of her political beliefs, and of her brave and vital work helping many refugees flee from Germany. Interspersed with these recollections are Liepman's many thoughts and reflections on her years working with books and authors.