Preface
The fixed mosaic of one's
destiny
Is filled by tiny blocks of events.
Charles Reich
Over the years I have been invited to address
several clubs and school assemblies in Hawke's Bay to
speak about my personal experiences in life. My decision
to write this book was a response to numerous requests.
The family history contained in this book is interwoven
with poignant world events occurring between 1938 and
1992. Profound changes which have taken place in New
Zealand, especially since 1947, have been included and
have given this publication a wider perspective.
Reality for me Is the present, looking back to the past.
The past is known: the future is merely a dream, which
may or may not be realised.
After 45 years in New Zealand I feel as if I am a New
Zealander. Our family, born here, belongs to New Zealand.
Although we are the citizens of this land we are still
proud of the European cultural heritage derived from our
ancestors in my native Poland, and in Holland, where my
husband was born. I believe that our descend-ants, the
first and second generation New Zealanders, have been
enriched by this cultural heritage. Our heritage is
interwoven with our New Zealand descendants and our
experiences in this country since the end of World War
II. This heritage of An Unforgettable Journey belongs to
posterity in New Zealand and to the countries of our
origin, Poland and Holland.
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