A great review of Stars and Crosses from award-winning poet and novelist John Guzlowski.
John Guzlowski to Polish/American
September 8 at 8:24 AM
What’s it like to go to Poland and try to find the places your family called home?
If you’ve ever wondered, consider getting this terrific novel about a Polish-American guy who decides to visit Poland for the first time after his father’s death.
It’s written with humor and wisdom, and truly gives a sense of what Poland is like today.
I’ve read a lot of novels and memoirs about 2nd and 3rd generation Polish Americans trying to retrace their roots, and this is among the best.
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Stars and Crosses: A Novel
It is March 1998 and Chic Lucas is down on his luck. He has endured three major losses within a short period of time: the death of his father, a divorce, and the loss of his long-time job. Heartsick at his recent defeats, Chic is embarking on a quest to replenish his soul by returning to Poland, ...