A New Beginning

On a warm July evening in 1940, the population of a tiny Sudeten German village was increased by one with the arrival of Rudolf and Elsa Langer's baby boy, Alfred. The picturesque setting and warm and loving family environment belied the situation elsewhere in Germany. But that was not to last, as the strife of the world came down around them.

A New Beginning: A Compelling True Story of One Man's Journey Against Overwhelming Odds is Alfred Langer's riveting, inspirational, and often heart-wrenching true-life saga. Filled with snapshots of his childhood, A New Beginning also details the horrors that followed, as well as Langer's struggles and triumphs when he later left his homeland in his quest for the American dream. Al Langer's persistence, determination, and strong conviction prove that no obstacle is too great when one has faith.

His is a story that will touch your heart and stay in your mind long after reading the final chapter.

Al Langer enjoys his retirement in the oceanclose city of Laguna Niguel. He and his wife are blessed with the ability to make weekend trips to northern California so they can be an integral part of their three grandchildren's growth.