,,From a reader.... I have read the first few chapters and I am hearing my own story and feeling the same feelings. You comments about walking the streets of Warsaw and saying to your husband, "these are my people," is exactly how I felt. You have hit the mark with your book. Thank you very much.
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It just keeps on happening. Journey Into Poland was a book that was meant to be.
Here is a follow up message from a woman who found me through Polish pages on Facebook...
I wrote back that I do believe in coincidences...and feathers.
j
Well, imagine my surprise when I saw the chart on page 211 of your book showing the land lots. Several lots away from your grandfather's was Tomas Wojcicki. I had to get out the copy of my grandmother's birth certificate to check on her father's name, but it was Piotr. So, I'm thinking that Tomas was probably a relative and probably knew your grandfather. Do you believe in coincidences?
-----Original Message-----
From: Pawtuxet <
Sent: Thu, Feb 21, 2019
I got a message through Facebook from a woman reading my book.
I wanted to share it with all of you.
Especially Gosia.
J
Janet, I'm about 3/4 of the way through your book. I'm enjoying reading about your journey finding your ancestors. You are very lucky to have Gosia to help you when you are in Poland. When we were there in 2016, our guide was from Slovakia, and although he was a nice guy, he couldn't answer a lot of our questions. . . They did find my husband's cousin, who we spent a day with, which was wonderful. . . Anyway, your book is bringing back some memories for me. The first time I stepped over the border onto Polish soil, was so emotional for me, it brought tears to my eyes. Also, the visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum was unbelievable. I had no idea that the people of Warsaw went through so much. I couldn't believe the destruction inflicted on the Poles by both the Germans and Russians. It was eye opening. It made me feel that if my grandparents had not left Poland when they did in the early 1900's, I probably wouldn't be here today. Knowing my one grandfather, her would have been fighting right along with the other Poles. So much amazing history. I also agree with you about the friendliness of the Polish people. I was surprised at the number of young Poles who spoke some English. I would like to go back someday. Hopefully, I will.
It just keeps on happening. Journey Into Poland was a book that was meant to be.
Here is a follow up message from a woman who found me through Polish pages on Facebook...
I wrote back that I do believe in coincidences...and feathers.
j
Well, imagine my surprise when I saw the chart on page 211 of your book showing the land lots. Several lots away from your grandfather's was Tomas Wojcicki. I had to get out the copy of my grandmother's birth certificate to check on her father's name, but it was Piotr. So, I'm thinking that Tomas was probably a relative and probably knew your grandfather. Do you believe in coincidences?
-----Original Message-----
From: Pawtuxet <
Sent: Thu, Feb 21, 2019
I got a message through Facebook from a woman reading my book.
I wanted to share it with all of you.
Especially Gosia.
J
Janet, I'm about 3/4 of the way through your book. I'm enjoying reading about your journey finding your ancestors. You are very lucky to have Gosia to help you when you are in Poland. When we were there in 2016, our guide was from Slovakia, and although he was a nice guy, he couldn't answer a lot of our questions. . . They did find my husband's cousin, who we spent a day with, which was wonderful. . . Anyway, your book is bringing back some memories for me. The first time I stepped over the border onto Polish soil, was so emotional for me, it brought tears to my eyes. Also, the visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum was unbelievable. I had no idea that the people of Warsaw went through so much. I couldn't believe the destruction inflicted on the Poles by both the Germans and Russians. It was eye opening. It made me feel that if my grandparents had not left Poland when they did in the early 1900's, I probably wouldn't be here today. Knowing my one grandfather, her would have been fighting right along with the other Poles. So much amazing history. I also agree with you about the friendliness of the Polish people. I was surprised at the number of young Poles who spoke some English. I would like to go back someday. Hopefully, I will.