The rise of extremists, neo-Nazis, white nationalists, and other hate groups is becoming extremely alarming. As fascism continues to loom over modern society, humanity’s hope for a peaceful future is at serious risk. George Drost takes a non-traditional approach in taking a stand against fascist ideologies by utilizing the art of fictionalized storytelling. He sits down with Corinna Bellizzi to discuss how he uses fiction to convey resonating real-life lessons. George also shares valuable lessons he discovered by looking back on his own family history and the undeniable importance of rules.

About Guest:

George Drost is a man on a mission to preserve the art, culture, and stories of Moravia, a region in the Czech Republic that is rich in history and tradition. As the youngest son of John Anton Drost, who was born in Moravia in 1909, George grew up hearing stories of his father's childhood and his experiences during World War II. These stories left a deep impression on George, who has since become an advocate for preserving the memory of his father and the people of Moravia.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.thequietherobook.com

Show Notes:

Father’s Influence - 03:11

I wanted to start by first, learning more about you and hearing how your father’s influence and his experience in World War II affected you growing up.

Semi-fictionalized Memoir - 04:45

What inspired you to bring it out now and to do so in a semi-fictionalized perspective?

Quiet Form Of Heroism - 10:13

I wonder if there’s a particular story from the book that resonates with you and perhaps we could learn from and integrate into our own quiet form of heroism.

Family History - 12:38

As you have shared with me, some amazing pictures from the history of your family.

Real-Life Stories - 17:59

As I share this particular slide with John, Doris, and Bobi, these are individuals that are within the pages of the book.

Rules - 26:38

I wonder in a way if it’s something that has become too entrenched in culture to think first in the United States of the individual and not of the whole because we have driven towards this individualistic success, individualistic perspective.

Favorite Story - 30:22

I wondered if there was a favorite story that you tell within the book that you wanted to share.

Lessons From Father - 31:40

As we prepare to wrap, I’d like to take a little bit of a how-to lens. What lessons do you think that your father left you with that you think are most applicable?

Closing Words - 37:11

Thank you so much for joining me, George. I wonder if you have any closing thoughts that you’d like to share before I wrap?

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