Memories of Dziadka: Rural Life in the Kingdom of Poland 1880-1912 and Immigration to America
Memories of Dziadka: Rural Life in the Kingdom of Poland 1880-1912 and Immigration to America

Author: stephen szabados

Publisher: Stephen Szabados

Published: 2014-08-13

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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This is the story of my grandfather – a very ordinary man. It covers his childhood in Poland, his immigration, and his life in America. He was a typical Polish immigrant, who immigrated to make a better life for himself. Compare his life to your ancestors. Use his life for clue that may help you understand theirs. My hope in writing this book is to share the information about the daily lives of the Polish people living in the rural areas of Poland. The book also describes some of the reasons for leaving Poland, the trek across Poland and Germany to the ports, the voyage across the North Atlantic, arrival in America and their life in their new country. I used my grandfather as the central figure in this book but this is not his biography. I used details of my grandfather's life but added accounts of other people to tell a complete life story. My grandfather was not a person whose accomplishments would be in history books. However, his life is an example of a typical Polish immigrant. I felt that tying the information to one person would make a more interesting story and easier to show the impact of various events had on our ancestor's life.

The Grandparents Book of Memories
The Grandparents Book of Memories

Author:

Publisher: Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids

Published: 2023-03-28

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1950785947

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Capture a life of unique memories and experiences for future generations. Grandparents can fill out this beautiful time-capsule journal to preserve their legacy. This beautifully designed guided journal will inspire thoughtful reflection on a life well lived and spark meaningful, authentic conversation between multiple generations. With more than 100 prompts designed to uncover significant and even forgotten moments from the past, this is a special gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or a grandparent’s birthday that will bring everyone many happy hours of reminiscing with loved ones. Questions highlight different stages of life from childhood and schooldays, to early adulthood and raising a family and beyond. Chapters themes and questions include: Love: What act of love will you always remember? Friendship: Who was your greatest childhood friend? What adventure or mischief do you remember getting up to together? Wisdom: What words of wisdom would you like to be your legacy? Curiosity: What subject or pursuit has always interested you? Courage: How does courage help you manage change and challenges? Resilience: What obstacles did you have to overcome? Rituals: What foods did you have as a child that will always remind you of family? Happiness: What place has always made you feel happy? Gratitude: Is there a historic or momentous event that you are grateful you witnessed in your lifetime? This easy-to-use journal will create a meaningful family keepsake. Inside you'll find: Plenty of space to share stories and to offer advice for a younger generation Beauitful floral illustrations and inspirational quotes throughout Lay flat binding and uncoated paper to prevent ink smudges This book of wisdom, once filled in, offers a stunning handwritten testament to the past that will strengthen family connections and preserve precious memories.

For My Grandchild
For My Grandchild

Author: Paige Gilchrist

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781402723254

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Today's grandmothers lead full and active lives that include everything from working and traveling to taking classes and volunteering. But that's no surprise. Through the years, they have enjoyed many rich and wonderful experiences, and now it's time to share them. This unique memory book gives a new generation of grandmothers a way to do just that. Your grandchildren will love finding out more about you, a fascinating person in your own right. The coolest fashions in high school, how you became engaged, your role models, and the values you cherish most are the types of details that your grandchildren are really interested in. They'll also like learning about their ancestors to gain a better understanding of themselves. For My Grandchild will help you open up that dialogue with the special young people in your life. There are straightforward fill-in-the-blanks for specifics such as family-tree information. And you'll find broader questions followed by plenty of space for writing in longer, more personal answers. This keepsake volume also includes places for pasting in photos and mementos that you would like your grandchildren to have. Use these pages to pass on traditions, such as your famous cookie recipe, and to offer wisdom, such as an inspiring quote, in a contemporary, appealing way. Tell your family's story in For My Grandchild and create a strong connection between generations.

Grandma's Box of Memories
Grandma's Box of Memories

Author: Jean Demetris

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2014-06-21

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1784500143

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When Grandma starts to become forgetful, Alice and her family create a box of memories to remind her of all the good times they have shared together. Alice puts some pretty packets of seeds in the box, to remind Grandma of their happy times planting seeds and watching them grow into beautiful flowers. Her brother Harry puts some toy animals in the box, to remind Grandma of their fun trips to the zoo when the chimpanzees made them laugh. Grandpa puts a photo from their wedding day in the box, when Grandma looked so beautiful and happy. What a lot of wonderful memories in Grandma's box! What would you put in? This beautifully-illustrated story helps to explain dementia to children aged 4 to 7 years in a gentle and engaging way, and prompts discussions about what children can do to help a grandparent living with dementia. It is an ideal starting point for family discussions and a book that dementia care professionals will want to recommend to the families they work with.

Finding Grandma's Memories
Finding Grandma's Memories

Author: Jiyeon Pak

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2019-09-17

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 052558109X

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A tender family story that offers a gentle window into the issue of aging and memory loss for young readers. Grandma loves teatime--and so does her granddaughter--from picking out a special cup, to brewing the tea, to sharing stories at the table. But lately, Grandma seems forgetful. She doesn't always remember to turn off the faucet when filling the teakettle. Sometimes she even confuses her granddaughter's name. How one little girl helps her grandmother remember their special ritual makes for a heartwarming story that will strike a chord with any family coping with elderly relatives who suffer from memory loss.

The Grandparent's Book of Shared Memories
The Grandparent's Book of Shared Memories

Author: Fred Dubose

Publisher: Readers Digest

Published: 2008-11-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762109845

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Document your life and celebrate your heritage with this beautifully illustrated keepsake album to record special moments and memories. One of the most precious legacies you can leave your grandchildren is the unforgettable, totally unique story of your life. Here is an opportunity to commit to writing all of your past so that future generations can read about their heritage. This practical, beautifully illustrated journal offers a place to write your wonderful recollections, record the facts, incidents, family tree, and memories that make up your treasured tale of family love. The exquisite 128-page keepsake journal offers plenty of space to write as much information as possible and in the format you prefer?devoting four pages to one particular ancestor or family about whom much is known or small bits of information about everyone in the family. The 32-page instruction book?placed in a pocket at the back of the book?will give you all the information you need to research, document, and preserve the history of your family, including where to find government or other records, computer research, minority-group research, Mormons? Family History Library, and much more. A printed family tree designed around a gift plate makes this is a great gift for any occasion. Every grandparent has a story to be told and here is the perfect place to tell it. Creating this book will bring floods of precious memories and when complete, will become an heirloom that can be passed down to for generations.