his wife ellen celebrating hannukuh. thank you so much for being with us here on mosaic. >>> breaking news. begin with an incredible journey. our first guest >>> hold that thought. with very a great show for you this morning, and we begin with an incredible journey. our first guest grow up in nazi germany but fought for the united states in world war ii. a german jew that saw it all in hit letter's germany but moved to the states just before the war broke out all the while cleaning for his love. landscap architect who weaves his life's journey through his passion for plants and flowers. his book chasing is getting rave reviews so let's say hi to a e gentlemen, 96-year-old earnest. how are you, sir? >> i am just fine, thank you. >> good to have you u. let's talk about the cover of