The Polish Americans

by Rachel Toor

Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Poles, actors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America.

Library Binding

First published January 28, 1988

Reviews

[Kay Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the hopefully many books I will read about the Polish immigrant experience in preparation for a family trip to Poland next June. This was a good overview of the reasons why Polish people came to America and what they did when they got here. it included a chapter on famous Polish artists, writers, athletes and politicians. Short book but informative.

[Laura Skladzinski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite the fact that my dad is from Warsaw, I never knew much about Polish history. This book explains it in a very easily digestible format; I only wish it had been written after Communism had been abolished, so I could have read about that so easily! Very quick read.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of a series about settlers to America from , I also read the Irish-Americans.

Overall, the series is light reading, informative but not very in-depth. Worth the time, but not a reference if anyone is trying to dig DEEP into their roots.