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Polish Girl In Pursuit of the English Dream: INTIMATE & INSPIRING TRUE STORY ON THE JOURNEY TO ENLIGHTENMENT AND FINDING UNCONDITIONAL SELF-LOVE
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ARE YOU READY FOR AN INSPIRING JOURNEY TO SELF-DISCOVERY AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE through depression, countless heartbreaks, wealth, poverty, work exploitation, divorce, friendships, betrayals, Brexit and finally spiritual awakening...??
A heartbreaking true story of love and loss of one courageous woman following her dreams in a foreign country that will touch your heart and soul...
‘Pursuing my dreams was worth all the sacrifices. Finding the SECRET to a happy, peaceful life in self-love was worth the 13- year journey in a foreign country because without it, I may have never found THAT SECRET. Life is about the choices we make. Each choice decides about our destiny. WE are in charge of our destiny, especially when it comes to love and relationships...’
Author's dream to live in England came true in 2004 but when she suddenly lost most of her belongings, health, career, money, home and her soulmate, she decided to share the story which led to this tragic moment. Will she find the courage, resilience and determination to start her life abroad all over? Will she make the right choices that life presents her with? How will she deal with poverty, pain, homelessness and betrayals whilst looking for love?
Travel to around fifty European locations, fall in love, have your heart broken, fall in love again and find strength to keep going but never, ever give up on life! It truly is a brave record of one woman's relationships and heartbreaks, dealing with depression in the wake of Brexit and her life as a newly named 'immigrant' or simply an EU citizen.
Are you truly ready for a journey to feel UNCONDITIONAL LOVE together with one brave 'Polish Girl' ?
REVIEW FROM THE DAILY BRUNCH:
THE MOST INSPIRING BOOK ON LOVE!
'For me, ‘Polish Girl; In Pursuit of the English Dream’ is a true masterpiece of reflections on love and life, making me want to recommend it to everyone who is ready to set off on their own spiritual journey to find out more about their own soul together with one courageous, unique and life-loving Polish girl. I can guarantee that you will relate to at least one thing in her life story, if not a few. I wish there were more stories like this published which millions of people can so easily relate to. After all, the spiritual journey is what we are all here for. If we cannot evolve and learn from the past to have a better future, is life really worth living?'
ARE YOU READY FOR AN INSPIRING JOURNEY TO SELF-DISCOVERY AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE through depression, countless heartbreaks, wealth, poverty, work exploitation, divorce, friendships, betrayals, Brexit and finally spiritual awakening...??
A heartbreaking true story of love and loss of one courageous woman following her dreams in a foreign country that will touch your heart and soul...
‘Pursuing my dreams was worth all the sacrifices. Finding the SECRET to a happy, peaceful life in self-love was worth the 13- year journey in a foreign country because without it, I may have never found THAT SECRET. Life is about the choices we make. Each choice decides about our destiny. WE are in charge of our destiny, especially when it comes to love and relationships...’
Author's dream to live in England came true in 2004 but when she suddenly lost most of her belongings, health, career, money, home and her soulmate, she decided to share the story which led to this tragic moment. Will she find the courage, resilience and determination to start her life abroad all over? Will she make the right choices that life presents her with? How will she deal with poverty, pain, homelessness and betrayals whilst looking for love?
Travel to around fifty European locations, fall in love, have your heart broken, fall in love again and find strength to keep going but never, ever give up on life! It truly is a brave record of one woman's relationships and heartbreaks, dealing with depression in the wake of Brexit and her life as a newly named 'immigrant' or simply an EU citizen.
Are you truly ready for a journey to feel UNCONDITIONAL LOVE together with one brave 'Polish Girl' ?
REVIEW FROM THE DAILY BRUNCH:
THE MOST INSPIRING BOOK ON LOVE!
'For me, ‘Polish Girl; In Pursuit of the English Dream’ is a true masterpiece of reflections on love and life, making me want to recommend it to everyone who is ready to set off on their own spiritual journey to find out more about their own soul together with one courageous, unique and life-loving Polish girl. I can guarantee that you will relate to at least one thing in her life story, if not a few. I wish there were more stories like this published which millions of people can so easily relate to. After all, the spiritual journey is what we are all here for. If we cannot evolve and learn from the past to have a better future, is life really worth living?'
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2018
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About the author
Monika Wiśniewska
99 books111 followersLady Monika Wiśniewska was born in Grudziadz, Poland in 1979. She studied to be an English Teacher and received a Master's Degree in EU Economic Relations. In December 2004, shortly after Poland entered European Union, she travelled to England in search of a better life. She started working at the bottom of the career ladder but gradually progressed to senior-level positions in global companies. In 2018, she wrote her memoir 'Polish Girl; In Pursuit of the English Dream', where she shared her experiences as a Polish immigrant in England and her reflections on different areas of life, mainly love life, from her 13-year adventure. Her memoir is a spiritual journey through various types of relationships to eventually find unconditional self-love in hope that the readers embark on their own journey to self-discovery.
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April 17, 2018
Let me admit my bias right at the outset. During WWII when we lived with my grandmother in Coupar Angus, Scotland, we had a Polish Army unit based in the village and three Polish Army officers billeted in our house. Their behaviour was impeccable. Daily, I heard almost as much Polish as English and developed a great respect and affection for them. Later, from 1967 to 1974, I worked for long periods throughout Central and Eastern Europe and developed a great respect for the people and their culture while deploring the atrocities perpetrated by those pursuing the political ideology inspired by Marx and Engels.
In a touchingly sympathetic way, Monika Wiśniewska’s book illustrates the understandable ingenuousness of a Polish girl, a university graduate who migrates to Britain after the revolutions of the late ’80s and after access to Western Europe was made possible by EU membership in 2004.
Perhaps because of the favourable economic advancement of the West following WWII, the general population of Central and Eastern Europe were, at that time, under the illusion that the average citizen in the West – in the UK for the purposes of Wiśniewska’s book – was not only better off materially but was also their moral, philosophical, educational and cultural superior.
Unfortunately, such was not the case. With reference only to the university sector which I knew well from ’67-’74, the average Polish undergraduate approached her studies with greater diligence, was more serious in her attitude, and better informed about her own culture and history than the average western student of the same age.
It’s not surprising, therefore, that Monika Wiśniewska arrives in the UK expecting to find peers among her room-mates and work companions. Instead, despite her best efforts, she finds inferiors, though there are notable excpetions. She encounters exploitation and disappointment not only in the employment market but also within the personal relationships that she seeks to cultivate with the best of motives.
Her persistent self-discipline and industriousness however allows her to succeed at work, to advance, and carve out a successful career for herself. As is so often the case in life, especially in the life of a serious young woman after the apparent liberalisation of the ’90s and its aftermath, she contributes her all to one personal relationship after another in the belief that sincerity will beget sincerity. Instead, she encounters shallowness and duplicity. Often. Old fashioned virtues like disinterested kindness, striving after the learning, trustworthiness and courtship are on the wane.
Just as I was beginning to wonder if Monika would learn the lessons life had been teaching for almost a decade and a half, she switches into a higher gear in the final 25% of the book. The change in writing style reflects the changes within herself. She becomes more more discriminating, less credulous, more self-conscious, analytical and reflective.
Monika Wiśniewska left me on the final abrupt page, willing a new and more lasting happiness for her. She deserves it.
In a touchingly sympathetic way, Monika Wiśniewska’s book illustrates the understandable ingenuousness of a Polish girl, a university graduate who migrates to Britain after the revolutions of the late ’80s and after access to Western Europe was made possible by EU membership in 2004.
Perhaps because of the favourable economic advancement of the West following WWII, the general population of Central and Eastern Europe were, at that time, under the illusion that the average citizen in the West – in the UK for the purposes of Wiśniewska’s book – was not only better off materially but was also their moral, philosophical, educational and cultural superior.
Unfortunately, such was not the case. With reference only to the university sector which I knew well from ’67-’74, the average Polish undergraduate approached her studies with greater diligence, was more serious in her attitude, and better informed about her own culture and history than the average western student of the same age.
It’s not surprising, therefore, that Monika Wiśniewska arrives in the UK expecting to find peers among her room-mates and work companions. Instead, despite her best efforts, she finds inferiors, though there are notable excpetions. She encounters exploitation and disappointment not only in the employment market but also within the personal relationships that she seeks to cultivate with the best of motives.
Her persistent self-discipline and industriousness however allows her to succeed at work, to advance, and carve out a successful career for herself. As is so often the case in life, especially in the life of a serious young woman after the apparent liberalisation of the ’90s and its aftermath, she contributes her all to one personal relationship after another in the belief that sincerity will beget sincerity. Instead, she encounters shallowness and duplicity. Often. Old fashioned virtues like disinterested kindness, striving after the learning, trustworthiness and courtship are on the wane.
Just as I was beginning to wonder if Monika would learn the lessons life had been teaching for almost a decade and a half, she switches into a higher gear in the final 25% of the book. The change in writing style reflects the changes within herself. She becomes more more discriminating, less credulous, more self-conscious, analytical and reflective.
Monika Wiśniewska left me on the final abrupt page, willing a new and more lasting happiness for her. She deserves it.
November 17, 2018
An absolute masterpiece on life and love!! I hope this book gets a lot of awards as it shows the many universal truths that will relate to everyone. I am so happy I read it. Every man should read it as it gave me a better understanding of a woman's mind. Sure the author is very unique and there are lots of different women out there but it was great to see how she may react to certain things. The author didn't have much luck with the men she met but I am not surprised to see her struggle in some relationships. In the end, I think this book is revolutionary because it teaches how to love yourself unconditionally without the need for another person, a rare thing we are taught as youngsters, always relying on fleeting romances and so-called loves that hardly ever last forever. I highly recommend this book seeing a deeper meaning in life. Als as a Polish Canadian I appreciated learning so much about different European countries she described. Thank you for sharing your story with the world. Read it!
May 27, 2018
I absolutely loved the book. It is full of universal truths about life in a foreign country and not only. Everyone should read it and everyone will learn something from it. I admire the author's courage to share her thoughts and retails from her life which were not only happy. Fantastic read!
October 20, 2018
“The Story of a Beautiful, Resilient Soul”
I recently purchased the book, “Polish Girl” by Monika Wisniewska. Diving head long into a rich memoir, I found myself transported not only to a lifestyle beyond my usual venue, but pleasantly into the story of a young woman searching not only for love but for her proper place in the world. After reading it, I stepped away and did some quiet reflection. Did I like this book? Honestly? No.
I ADORED IT.
It takes a great deal of courage to reveal the depths of your soul. Showing the world that yes, I have made choices and some of them have not placed me in a position that I would like, but I stand by them. That’s a tragically human thing to do. It’s also profoundly beautiful.
After the first chapter where we find our narrator/heroine, in the most precarious of emotional positions, we are taken back to discover how she came to this place. Monika’s optimistic, but realistic approach to finance, career & love make her a person worth rooting for. She fails (often) but still has the sense of survival/common sense to get back into the game without wallowing into self-pity and self-destructive behavior.
She believes in love and unfortunately some of the men she chooses to give her time and emotional attachment are soon proven unworthy of said attachment. It goes without saying that she deserves far better than some of the suitors that have pursed her in the tome, but this is where Monika Wisniewska shines as an author and as a person. She initially takes responsibility for her lack of success in the realtionships, even when it’s obvious that most of the blame could be realistically placed on those who haven’t fully invested their own emotions into that same relationship. Seriously? Who would treat a beautiful woman like an afterthought? Someone who (obviously) doesn’t deserve her.
Eventually, Monika becomes aware that the most basic and perhaps everlasting love begins with one’s self. She eventually is shown to have learned the appreciation of one’s own company and despite a slightly questionable and ambiguous ending, you can tell that Monika’s story of self-growth and intrinsic reflection have taken her beyond the need or desire to having any significant other by her side. This is truly inspirational if not revolutionary thinking.
Against the backdrop of the Brexit vote and it’s often overseen result of making immigrants questions whether to stay in a land where they are unwelcome guests, this novel also shines. Although, eventually Monika returns to her native and beautiful Poland (shout out to her loyal and loving Mother). It could be realistically argued that a great deal of Monika’s identity is formed and comparative to her homeland.
She eventually and always returns but also finds that her future love is not in her homeland of Poland, but in the lifestyle, she has built in England. Just like love, Poland was her first and she has fond memories (and family), but England is where she finds her stride and where she faces and eventually overcomes some of the most difficult obstacles in her life.
In retrospect, Monika does find the love of her life. I think the reader can interpret that the love of her life is in fact the appreciation she has for life and all the blessings within it. This is a lesson not only Mother’s should teach their little girls, but also ones that any true male (with a heart) can appreciate as well.
Monika Wisniewska’s, “Polish Girl” could easily be titled, American Girl, Indonesian Girl, British Girl or any other noun or adjective you feel comfortable in placing here. Overall, Monika is a beautiful, beguiling, complex and ultimately lovable human being and that’s something everyone can relate or desire in becoming.
In conclusion, “Polish Girl” is like the rare rainbow after a summer storm. It’s fleeting, beautiful, breathtaking and mesmerizing all at once. Yes, it won’t be in the sky forever, but you can see it from a distance, and carry it within your heart wherever you may go. Thank you Monika Wisniewska. The future is yours and we can’t wait to see where it leads you next.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
I recently purchased the book, “Polish Girl” by Monika Wisniewska. Diving head long into a rich memoir, I found myself transported not only to a lifestyle beyond my usual venue, but pleasantly into the story of a young woman searching not only for love but for her proper place in the world. After reading it, I stepped away and did some quiet reflection. Did I like this book? Honestly? No.
I ADORED IT.
It takes a great deal of courage to reveal the depths of your soul. Showing the world that yes, I have made choices and some of them have not placed me in a position that I would like, but I stand by them. That’s a tragically human thing to do. It’s also profoundly beautiful.
After the first chapter where we find our narrator/heroine, in the most precarious of emotional positions, we are taken back to discover how she came to this place. Monika’s optimistic, but realistic approach to finance, career & love make her a person worth rooting for. She fails (often) but still has the sense of survival/common sense to get back into the game without wallowing into self-pity and self-destructive behavior.
She believes in love and unfortunately some of the men she chooses to give her time and emotional attachment are soon proven unworthy of said attachment. It goes without saying that she deserves far better than some of the suitors that have pursed her in the tome, but this is where Monika Wisniewska shines as an author and as a person. She initially takes responsibility for her lack of success in the realtionships, even when it’s obvious that most of the blame could be realistically placed on those who haven’t fully invested their own emotions into that same relationship. Seriously? Who would treat a beautiful woman like an afterthought? Someone who (obviously) doesn’t deserve her.
Eventually, Monika becomes aware that the most basic and perhaps everlasting love begins with one’s self. She eventually is shown to have learned the appreciation of one’s own company and despite a slightly questionable and ambiguous ending, you can tell that Monika’s story of self-growth and intrinsic reflection have taken her beyond the need or desire to having any significant other by her side. This is truly inspirational if not revolutionary thinking.
Against the backdrop of the Brexit vote and it’s often overseen result of making immigrants questions whether to stay in a land where they are unwelcome guests, this novel also shines. Although, eventually Monika returns to her native and beautiful Poland (shout out to her loyal and loving Mother). It could be realistically argued that a great deal of Monika’s identity is formed and comparative to her homeland.
She eventually and always returns but also finds that her future love is not in her homeland of Poland, but in the lifestyle, she has built in England. Just like love, Poland was her first and she has fond memories (and family), but England is where she finds her stride and where she faces and eventually overcomes some of the most difficult obstacles in her life.
In retrospect, Monika does find the love of her life. I think the reader can interpret that the love of her life is in fact the appreciation she has for life and all the blessings within it. This is a lesson not only Mother’s should teach their little girls, but also ones that any true male (with a heart) can appreciate as well.
Monika Wisniewska’s, “Polish Girl” could easily be titled, American Girl, Indonesian Girl, British Girl or any other noun or adjective you feel comfortable in placing here. Overall, Monika is a beautiful, beguiling, complex and ultimately lovable human being and that’s something everyone can relate or desire in becoming.
In conclusion, “Polish Girl” is like the rare rainbow after a summer storm. It’s fleeting, beautiful, breathtaking and mesmerizing all at once. Yes, it won’t be in the sky forever, but you can see it from a distance, and carry it within your heart wherever you may go. Thank you Monika Wisniewska. The future is yours and we can’t wait to see where it leads you next.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
October 10, 2018
A very interesting story that I loved reading!
Readers are in for a wild ride of ups and downs as they follow the story of the author’s life as she moves from her native land of Poland to England, as she builds a life in her new country, and as she searches for love there. The story is compelling, and readers will find themselves drawn deeply into it. Just about everything good and bad that can happen to a person happens to the author in this book! Beyond the story, this book has many life lessons well worth pondering. Wisniewska writes brilliantly, and I marveled to think English is not her native language. She paints great word pictures of the many interesting places she visits as the story unfolds. I highly recommend this book. However, if you are a man beware: You may find yourself falling in love with this beautiful and charming and intelligent woman!
Readers are in for a wild ride of ups and downs as they follow the story of the author’s life as she moves from her native land of Poland to England, as she builds a life in her new country, and as she searches for love there. The story is compelling, and readers will find themselves drawn deeply into it. Just about everything good and bad that can happen to a person happens to the author in this book! Beyond the story, this book has many life lessons well worth pondering. Wisniewska writes brilliantly, and I marveled to think English is not her native language. She paints great word pictures of the many interesting places she visits as the story unfolds. I highly recommend this book. However, if you are a man beware: You may find yourself falling in love with this beautiful and charming and intelligent woman!
May 27, 2018
Wow Wow Wow!!! What a magical book about life!!!
It is not what I had expected but boy I enjoyed every minute of it. It is a book about finding true love and it's not what you think. I am so glad the author described her life experiences with such raw and fresh honesty, making me think about my own life experiences. I wish I had such maturity to look back at the past and draw meaningful, deep conclusions. It's a must read for anyone. Monika is a fantastic writer and has the skill to transform the reader to the places and situations as if one was there with her. I haven't read many books that are able to do that with such passion and natural flare. It reminds me of best writers such as Thomas Hardy. I am so happy I read this book and I have already ordered a few copies for my friends.
It is not what I had expected but boy I enjoyed every minute of it. It is a book about finding true love and it's not what you think. I am so glad the author described her life experiences with such raw and fresh honesty, making me think about my own life experiences. I wish I had such maturity to look back at the past and draw meaningful, deep conclusions. It's a must read for anyone. Monika is a fantastic writer and has the skill to transform the reader to the places and situations as if one was there with her. I haven't read many books that are able to do that with such passion and natural flare. It reminds me of best writers such as Thomas Hardy. I am so happy I read this book and I have already ordered a few copies for my friends.
January 22, 2019
Well what can I say, I absolutely loved the book. The most unpredictable storyline I have read, the author is so open and honest about her feelings. This is Bridget Jones on a spiritual journey to find love. Deep, powerful, emotional, touching. I couldn't stop reading it from page one till the last one. Beautifully written, reminds of Stephen King in style. Amazing book, I hope the author writes more and that it will be Part 2? I never expected the ending. Not the typical predictable Hollywood style romance story. This is real life! When you read it, you will find something there for yourself. Lot's of wisdom and reflections on life and relationships and spirituality. Great book!
July 5, 2018
I really enjoyed the author's story. It shows the reality of being an immigrant in a foreign country that many do not want to talk about. Being Polish myself, I had similar experiences. Also with regards to men and relationships. It's a must read for anyone who wants to learn the same lessons that the author did by following her journey to finding what true love really is. It's a very deep, honest account of one Polish girl in pursuit of a dream to be loved and happy. Go read! I couldn't put it down. Read it in a day!
January 28, 2019
MASTERPIECE!!!
I admire the author for sharing her personal story. She is courageous, unstoppable, loving, caring, passionate and has a fighter spirit. She is also beautiful not only outside but in her heart and soul. I am soo happy I read this book. A friend recommended it to me and it came to me exactly when I needed some inspiration in my whole life. Love yourself. That's the key message. Thank you Monika for your book. I looved it!!
I admire the author for sharing her personal story. She is courageous, unstoppable, loving, caring, passionate and has a fighter spirit. She is also beautiful not only outside but in her heart and soul. I am soo happy I read this book. A friend recommended it to me and it came to me exactly when I needed some inspiration in my whole life. Love yourself. That's the key message. Thank you Monika for your book. I looved it!!
May 27, 2018
If I could I would give 10 stars!!!
Unbelievable true, honest story of the author's adventures in England. It shows the true challenges of a modern immigrant, rather than the false propaganda in the media. I enjoyed the author's reflections on relationships as I can relate to many of her experiences with men. The last part of the book is so enlightening and inspirational that I decided to follow the author's advice on mindfulness and feeling more happy and at peace in life. I recommended it to all my friends. Love, love, love the book!
Unbelievable true, honest story of the author's adventures in England. It shows the true challenges of a modern immigrant, rather than the false propaganda in the media. I enjoyed the author's reflections on relationships as I can relate to many of her experiences with men. The last part of the book is so enlightening and inspirational that I decided to follow the author's advice on mindfulness and feeling more happy and at peace in life. I recommended it to all my friends. Love, love, love the book!
December 9, 2018
Fantastic story, the middle part reminds me of 50 shades but with a slightly more realistic ending (well like real life, not a fiction happy ending). Beautuful writing style, love, love love it! When I started reading it at 6pm, I didn't finish till 3am. This is better than a criminal, so emotional. I am buying a couple of books as a Christmas present for my friends. just read it and you will see what I mean. This is something else!
January 28, 2019
Stunning, touching, raw, a masterpiece on love and relationships. I haven't read a book where the author writes about love so beautifully and so from the heart, and heartreak. The author has a great talent in drawing the reader into her world, felt I was with her all along her life journey, laughing and crying with her. Just wonderful. And the ending was not what I had expected. I hope the author writes Part2? Or at least another book? I am her fan for life. Read it!
February 1, 2019
Wow what a wonderful book!!
I am in awe of this wonderful story written by the author. It was not what I had expected at all. I thought it would just be a nice story of one Polish girl moving to England in search of a better life but what I got was a masterpiece of emotions hidden within and an inspiring journey of a beautiful soul. I experienced all the possible emotions from sadness, anger, frustration to love, bliss, joy, excitement and.. I am not a very emotional person. This book left me in tears at some points, I felt so sorry for the author to have to experience some of the most devastating heartbreaks, poverty, being thrown out into the street by a mentally ill landlord just because she didn't want to be with him. I loved reading about her happy times of falling in love, trusting, caring, travelling to stunning locations and just enjoying life. Her message on loving yourself is ultimately something I am striving to achieve myself, I am so grateful that she shared her story and I wish her all the best in life. She deserves it! Read it, you won't regret it.
I am in awe of this wonderful story written by the author. It was not what I had expected at all. I thought it would just be a nice story of one Polish girl moving to England in search of a better life but what I got was a masterpiece of emotions hidden within and an inspiring journey of a beautiful soul. I experienced all the possible emotions from sadness, anger, frustration to love, bliss, joy, excitement and.. I am not a very emotional person. This book left me in tears at some points, I felt so sorry for the author to have to experience some of the most devastating heartbreaks, poverty, being thrown out into the street by a mentally ill landlord just because she didn't want to be with him. I loved reading about her happy times of falling in love, trusting, caring, travelling to stunning locations and just enjoying life. Her message on loving yourself is ultimately something I am striving to achieve myself, I am so grateful that she shared her story and I wish her all the best in life. She deserves it! Read it, you won't regret it.
November 16, 2018
Oh my God!!! What an incredible story from one amazing girl who was so brave to share the most intimate details from her life, including love life! I am blown away by the author's writing skills, I felt I was with her all the way on her incredible journey to self-discovery and finding unconditional love. You have to read this book, the best one I have read this year. I hope they make a movie from it as the author's raw honesty to talk about the most difficult topics in life is outstanding. Just read it and don't listen to hateful trolls. I can see how many readers can end up being jealous of the author's honesty, bravery and intelligence and, well some women may find her intimidating because she is also very beautiful. A powerful combination. It will be hard for you not to fall in love with her if you are a man so be careful. If only more women were so open and honest about their feelings! Wow just READ IT NOW! It touched my heart and I admit I cried a few times, always to be astonished by her strength to pick herself up and keep going.
January 22, 2019
The author who is Monika from Poland writes an excellent, interesting and true story on her experience of emigrating to work and live in England back in 2004. In her book she tells of finding romance with her boyfriend, experiencing racism in her job and workplace as she got her first job at the airport cleaning tables, even though she was qualified with an English teaching degree from university, at some point finding herself homeless and eventually returning to Poland. Did she decide to come back to England to follow her dream again? Well you need to read it to find out. It's a very good book and well written. I highly recommend it. I rate the book 10/10
June 3, 2018
Wow! One of the best written books I have ever read! The author can really describe the situations, action, drama, emotions in such an unbelievably real way that I felt like I was in the book with her. Her style reminds me of Stephen King and I recommend this book to anyone, especially many men can learn a lot of useful tips on how to understand and treat a woman. It gives a unique insight into a woman's mind which doesn't happen very often. Thank you Monika for writing your amazing story. I wish you all the love and happiness which you deserve!
July 5, 2018
Great story, I admire the author for the courage to share so much with the reader. When travelling to places in Europe I felt like I was there, the descriptions were so vivid and beautifully blended with the plot. I wish the author love and happiness and hope for part 2.
June 27, 2018
Absolute must read for anyone who wants to travel around Europe with one Polish girl who is looking for loove. Great story, amazing descriptions of historical places and twists and turns that I didn't expect. I can see why some haters would criticize it... jealousy because the author has been so honest with her reflections on life that some people would never get to such point. I decided to write my story down now as I have been inspired! Thank you Monika for sharing your it with the readers. I loved it! I read it in a day!
June 27, 2018
This is a truly incredible story. I applaud the author for the courage to speak so openly about her love life. It's one of the best books I have ever read on relationships, even though it touches so many other important aspects and her life as an immigrant in the face of Brexit. I am English and until now, I haven't really thought how tough it may be for someone coming to this country to try to make a living. It's a real eye-opener. The story concludes in how the author finally found what she was looking for, self-love. She shared many useful tips, including meditation tips that I am willing to try myself. It's like a self-help book but based on the author real life experiences, hence she can share her wisdom. As a reader, I feel I can trust her deep insights. The book made me reflect on my own life and I will recommend this book to anyone who wants to reflect on their lives. I certainly did and I am grateful to the author for writing her story down. If only more people were so honest and open, able to draw such deep conclusions on past experiences, including love and relationships the world would be a better place. Go read!
May 31, 2018
This is one of the best memoirs I have ever read. It is real, gritty, sad and yet full of hope for the human spirit. Monika is to be admired for telling such a personal story of her entire life. Her dream to live happily ever after in England lives so strong inside her heart that she was ready to dedicate her young life to it. Her ability to tell her story honestly is admirable. A book which should be read by anyone contemplating a life full of hopes.
December 31, 2018
Beautiful story told by a very honest to the core woman in search of love, peace and happiness. I am so glad I read it. I found many similarities to my own life, searching for love in another person when I was missing the most important thing- loving myself. I have since started to pay atention to how I feel and already see small but significant changes in my life. I feel more at peace and I feel that forgiving many people who hurt me in the past was the key to shifting my life in a new direction. I love how that author opened her heart and soul, using her own examples of how she went through different relationships to get the the state of bliss. I hope she continues her spiritual journey because this book was transformational for me. If anyone is like me and wants to reflect upon their life and make small changes, this book is a must. I am so happy I read it. Thank you Monika for sharing your story! Only read it if you are like me, ready to face your own life experiences, otherwise you will not understand the deep meaning of it. And I hope Peter will understand what he did, so does John. I don't really understand why men behave the way they do sometimes. We are not the easiest lot to deal with but the author made the most sensibe conclusions from all of this, when you love someone, you don't leave them. You stay.
February 3, 2019
I LOVE THIS POLISH GIRL FOLLOWING HER DREAMS!!
This book has left me thinking about life, love and relationships for days! What a touching, moving storyteller the author is. So raw, so pure, so honest, so no-bullshit story that made we gasp from different emotions. She is not afraid to start from nothing in a foreign country, on her own, moving bravely through countless challenges. She is so inspiring that she made me feel ashamed of everything I have been taking for granted in the UK. It's an eye-opening story that every British person should read. It gives an intimate insight into all the possible challenges an EU citizen can have in this country. The UK Brexit propaganda against immigrants is being exposed here as a big, fat, racist lie. Most people coming to the UK are genuine, hard-working people who like this Polish girl just want to be happy. A must read in the current times for everyone. So glad I did. I cannot recommend it more. I also loved her reflections on different types of relationships she had, the good and the bad. People do come and go and not many stay forever. Very beautiful and touching book. Wow.
This book has left me thinking about life, love and relationships for days! What a touching, moving storyteller the author is. So raw, so pure, so honest, so no-bullshit story that made we gasp from different emotions. She is not afraid to start from nothing in a foreign country, on her own, moving bravely through countless challenges. She is so inspiring that she made me feel ashamed of everything I have been taking for granted in the UK. It's an eye-opening story that every British person should read. It gives an intimate insight into all the possible challenges an EU citizen can have in this country. The UK Brexit propaganda against immigrants is being exposed here as a big, fat, racist lie. Most people coming to the UK are genuine, hard-working people who like this Polish girl just want to be happy. A must read in the current times for everyone. So glad I did. I cannot recommend it more. I also loved her reflections on different types of relationships she had, the good and the bad. People do come and go and not many stay forever. Very beautiful and touching book. Wow.
July 3, 2018
What an Amazing book !! It's one of the best books I have read and found it to be one of those books you just don’t want to leave down. It's a book to tug at your emotions, to offer comfort to anyone who has suffered loss and it will make you reflect on your own life. I love the raw honesty, the exposure of the harsh reality of life and an insight of the terrible effect that the Brexit vote has on our friends from the rest of Europe.
July 6, 2018
Great story about life and searching for love. I am a man and found it very insightful. I felt like I was let into the secret mind of a woman. The best book on relationships and love I have ever read. It was so emotional, I had to stop halfway through as it resonated with my own life in an incredible way. It also made me look into yoga and meditation, just like the author recommended as it seems to have amazing healing powers to find balance and peace. Go read it.
January 22, 2019
Wonderful story! Very touching and emotional, beautifully written, gave me a 3d effect when I was reading some of the scenes. Vienna was just a masterpiece! Vivid, multidimentional, the description of dancing Walz was breathtaking. The author has got a great talent to captivate the reader's attention and emotion. I am glad she found the love and peace, she deserves it. We all do! Thank you.
January 17, 2019
Przepiekna, wzruszajac prawdziwa historia dziewczyny, ktora podaza tak jak kazdy za swoimi marzeniami. Ciekawily mnie jej przezycia w Anglii i bardzo sie ciesze, ze ja przeczytalam. Pokazuje ona na swoim przykladzie jak wiele trzeba pokonac przeciwnosci losu, brak pieniedzy, mieszkania, pracy, rodziny i prawdziwych przyjaciol w obcym kraju. Autorka nigdy sie jednak nie poddaje i idzie odwaznie do przodu spotykajac na swojej drodze i dobrych i zlych ludzi. Opisuje swoje zwiazki, gdyz szuka ona prawdziwaj milosci ale to co odkryje w czasie swojej podrozy do poznania siebie jest miloscia, ktorej sie nie spodziewalam. Bezwarunkowa miloscia do siebie i uczy nas tym samym, ze milosc zaczyna sie w nas samych i ze ciagle szukanie jej w drugim czlowieku nie jest odpowiedzia na putke, ktora czujemy. Ostatnia scena sprawila, ze lzy polecialy mi po policzkach, gdyz bylo to cos, czego sie nie spodziewalam. Autorka ma taki talent opowiadania, ze cala ksiazka wciagnela mnie od pierwszej do ostatniej strony. Polecam ja kazdemu.
January 27, 2019
This a real-life Bridget Jones story. Fabulous!
December 9, 2018
THe best book I have read this year. Well done to the author for her bravery and courage to speak abut such difficult subjects from her life like love, relationships, betrayals, falsness, hatred and materialism. Whoever claims that only women can be seduced by money they should read this story and see for themselves how men can behave too. Marriage can have nothing to do with love sometimes, with materialism and money too, even if you are a man. I loved the author's raw honesty in describing some of her most painful life experiences. I also found it very inspiring in her message to find true unconditional love. And my favourite guy from them all was Adonis and the Greek trgedy, og lord if it was me I would have dealt with him not so nicely. Great book, beautiful descriptions of many historical places, great reflections on life. A must read for anyone, man or a woman, especially a a man.
January 18, 2019
Piekna prawdziwa historia, pieknie napisana, szczerze i od serca. Rzadko sie takie ksiazki czyta. Moral jest taki, ze nigdy nie warto sie poddawac przeciwnosciom losu, nie wazne gdzie i w jakim kraju oraz, ze milosc zaczyna sie w nas, jesli nie pokochamy siebie, to nikt nas nie pokocha tak jak tego pragniemy. Wspanialy wglad w milosne zwiazki, mentalnosc mezczyzny i kobiety. Czego oni pragna, a co one. Autorka szczerze dzieli sie swoimi slabosciami, ale tez sila ducha. Wspaniala ksiazka. Polecam!
January 18, 2019
Książka pod tytułem „Polska dziewczyna w pogoni za angielskim snem” autorstwa Moniki Wiśniewskiej to prawdziwe przeżycia autorki, która w 2004 r postanowiła wyjechać do Anglii w poszukiwaniu lepszego życia. Cała historia zmusza do refleksji. Trudności jakie los stawia Monice na drodze pokazuje jak silną jest ona kobietą. Pomimo złamanego serca idzie dalej licząc na lepsze jutro. Autorka ma do przekazania ważną informację, że nigdy nie można się poddawać, należy walczyć do końca o swoje marzenia. Dla wielu czytelników przeżycia pisarki mogą być inspiracją do działania. Książka napisana jest z wielką szczerością, na którą dziś stać niewielu. Przyjemny język, prosta składnia oraz przejrzysta struktura słowna sprawia, że książka jest łatwa do zrozumienia dla ludzi w każdym wieku. Czytając poszczególne rozdziały mam wrażenie, że razem z bohaterką przenoszę się w pewną podróż, która niesie ze sobą wiele niewiadomych. Z opowieści możemy dowiedzieć się, że w życiu najważniejsza jest miłość do świata a przede wszystkim do samego siebie. Bardzo spodobała mi się ta historia, pomimo tego, że jestem mężczyzną mogę śmiało powiedzieć, że książka jest naprawdę rewelacyjna. Czasami trudno jest całego siebie przelać na kartkę papieru, swoje obawy, marzenia. Monice się udało! Z niecierpliwością czekam na więcej.
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