George Theotocatos

Finding Ithaka George Theotocatos

In this compelling memoir that spans five generations and four continents, Theotocatos retraces the epic journeys of his family and ancestry who left their homes of origin and settled in new places-both by choice and in search of a safe home. Through it all, they held true to their Greek heritage and culture. As a Greek born in Egypt, the author takes us on his quest to immigrate to the United States, live the American dream and provide a better life for his children and grandchildren. A highly successful executive in the oil industry, Theotocatos' sinuous career path returned him to parts of the world near his place of birth. His story's backdrop spans Gaddafi's socialist Libya, the wealthy Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, progressive Abu Dhabi, and the of war torn lands of Kuwait. Beyond the humble retelling of his family's history, these pages portray the resiliency of the human spirit to achieve personal excellence under adverse conditions and to always appreciate the opportunities one is given.***George Theotocatos is an Exxon Company (now Exxon Mobil) retired executive. He worked for the company for 27 years. George lives with his wife in East Hampton, NY.