Jewish parents, the war, the German occupation, the round up of Jews, the risk of being sent to a concentration camp, and then Daniel\'s exile to a small village in the center of France.
Early years in New York City bohemia, honing his skill. his tryst with a painter who encourages him to emigrate to America. his unusual tour of duty during the Algerian War...
The young man\'s return to a newly liberated Paris, an addiction to poker, private Latin lessons with Einstein\'s best friend...
Jewish parents, the war, the German occupation, the round up of Jews, the risk of being sent to a concentration camp, and then Daniel\'s exile to a small village in the center of France