During the meeting, the author will talk about extraordinary Polish women, from Helena Modrzejewska to Barbara Piasecka-Johnson. We will learn about stories of emigration, struggles with language, origin, and gender barriers, and paths to fulfilling dreams of success. We will hear about spectacular careers and great fortunes, but also about challenges, tears, and failures. The author will show how changing countries can transform a person and how Polish resourcefulness and determination help one find their way in a world of unlimited possibilities. It was often Polish women who added the most beautiful chapters to the myth of America.
At the meeting, you will be able to purchase the premiere edition of the book “Polish Women in America. Stories of women who went overseas and conquered the world”, 376 pages, LUNA publishing house, 2026.
Magdalena Żelazowska – writer, journalist, and traveler. A collector of memories, interesting stories, and small life pleasures. Author of the books: “New York. Stories about the City”, “New York. City of Dreamers”, and “Americana. The Best of the USA”. Appreciated for the unique atmosphere and narrative lightness of her stories. In 2018, she moved to the United States, where she served as the director of the Foreign Office of the Polish Tourist Organization in New York.
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