They Followed Their Dreams

A story of three families who came to America from Europe--the Deppes in search of financial opportunity, the Gansers, desparate to escape their father's dangerous political associations, and the Steins, hoping for a life free from prejudice against Jews. Each will find success in Chicago. including the Deppes who will build a baking business destined to last 100 years. From medival times to the 20th Century, the book tells of history and personal joys, sorrows and customs.