 The volume was admired by Bertolt Brecht who hoped to get it re-published in Germany.Meanwhile, Robert's father Jean Gilbert and his second family were also forced to flee from Nazi Germany, traveling first to Spain, then to England and finally Argentina.Jean Gilbert found work as orchestra conductor for Buenos Aires Radio in 1939, certainly a comedown from his earlier wealth and renown in Germany, but still a good position where he could use his musical talents.