Online for Authors Episode 12-24-24

​Heart and Home: The Journey of a Polish Immigrant Mother with Author Karen Walczyk Prescott

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Karen Walczyk Prescott, author of the book Polish Mother. Inspiration for her second book, Polish Mother, came from three generations of devoted Polish mothers in her life.  Karen is married, the mother of three, and twice retired, once after twenty years at AT&T, and again after twelve years as a middle school English teacher.  She currently lives in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, where she plays golf, writes and is president of her neighborhood book club.

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I just finished an incredible conversation with Karen Prescott about her stunning book "Polish Mother", and I can't wait to share some of the fascinating insights I learned about immigrant stories, Polish-American traditions, and the incredible journey of one remarkable woman named Stella.

Imagine being a 16-year-old girl, traveling alone from Poland to the United States in 1906, arriving penniless and having to telegraph your father for help. That's the true story of Stella, Karen's great-grandmother, which she brilliantly brings to life through creative non-fiction.

What makes this book special?

• Based on extensive historical research
• Captures the rich traditions of Polish-American immigrants
• Reveals family secrets through meticulous documentation
• Brings a personal, human touch to historical narrative

Cultural Insight: Did you know that Polish immigrants often preserved their cultural traditions as a way of maintaining their identity after experiencing generations of oppression? Karen shared how food, religious practices, and family gatherings became powerful ways of keeping their heritage alive.

Bonus: Karen even shared some authentic Polish recipes passed down through generations - including a perfect crepe recipe that's 3-2-1-1 magic!

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Purchase Polish Mother on Amazon:
Paperback: https://amzn.to/48vP455

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