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Forced to flee the Nazi onslaught that devoured his Polish hometown and the world he knew, Mark Hasten started down a road that would eventually lead him to the heights of business success in America. On the way, his astounding odyssey—as faithfully recounted in these pages—led him through countless episodes that tested his courage and character.

From the ranks of the Free Polish Army during WW II to his remarkable experiences aboard the ill-fated Altalena during Israel’s first days of Independence, Mark’s story is one of determination, ingenuity, and abiding religious faith.

Through it all, you’ll discover Mark’s steadfast philosophy that has accounted for his success and that he abundantly shares in this poignant memoir. Join Mark as he invites you to read his testimony and to "Mark My Words!"

About The Author:

Mark Hasten was born in Bohorodczany, Poland, in 1927. He and his family survived WWII in Kazakhstan, where Mark entered the military. After the war, Mark immigrated to the new State of Israel where he fought in the War of Independence.

Immigrating first to Canada and then to the U.S., Mark studied at S.M.U. and joined General Mills as a research engineer. In the 1960s, he, along with his brother, Hart N. Hasten, operated a successful nursing home business and now enjoys numerous interests in real estate, banking, and cable TV. Mark is the president of Hasten Bancshares. He is a founder of the Hasten Hebrew Academy.

Mark is married to Anna Ruth Hasten and is a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.