Once back in the States, Kristaps and his wife, Julie, built a family together while he embarked on a career as a pioneer and innovator in the field of orthopaedic surgery, especially hip procedures. His reputation led him to become a teacher and mentor, as well, not only to subsequent generations of med school students at Yale, but also to hundreds of fellows from Russia and other Eastern European countries both before and after the fall of Communism. It’s a powerful and well-told story, an inspiring microcosm of mid-20th-century America and the world at large. Kristaps Keggi tells the story with good humor, a love for a telling anecdote, and great attention to detail. His portraits of those he’s met along the way – a Russian admiral, a Vietnam tentmate, a Yale mentor – are memorable. “My Century” serves as a valuable addition to anyone’s bookshelf of American success stories.