Andronico Luksic Manof summits Andronico Luksic, chairman of this year’s APEC CEO Summit, talks to Ruth Bradleyabout conquering mountains – in business and in lifeMay 2005 For Chilean businessman Andronico…
Category: Croatian Life Stories
(E) Proud Croatian American Nick Saban investigating his heritage
Proud Croatian American Nick Saban investigating his heritagePublished Thursday, June 23, 2005Saban pleased with progress made _ so farBy TIM REYNOLDSAP Sports WriterDAVIE, Fla. Nick Saban went back in time last weekend,…
(E) Vukojebina – Courtney Angela Brkic – Interview by Robert Birnbaum
Courtney Angela BrkicAuthor of Stone Fields converses with Robert BirnbaumPosted: May 24, 2005Š 2005 Robert BirnbaumImages by Red Diaz/Duende PublishingCourtney Angela Brkic is a first-generation American of Croatian descent. She studied…
(E) A slice of Croatia in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
A slice of Croatia in the heart of Kuala Lumpur By NG WEI LOON THE Uptown Place, or âEURœLittle CroatiaâEUR? as it is affectionately known, is intended to display the Croatian culture,…
(E) They sing it in Croatian, but they don’t understand a single word
They sing it in Croatian, but they don’t understand a single wordObserver-ReporterSaturday, April 30, 2005Visit reveals traditions of Cokeburg to Croatian reporter By Lada Kalmeta COKEBURG – “I’m crying, my dear…
(E) Nancy Lucey – My parents were immigrants from Croatia
My parents were immigrants from Croatia Moms’ closets hold life’s lessonsBy CHRISTINE COXTribune Staff Writer Nancy Lucey of South Bend was amazed to discover her mother’s wedding veil and…
(E) Croatian Wrestler Played Hated Russian
Croatian Wrestler Played Hated Russian Josip Peruzovic “It might be little known that Peruzovic, once a menacing giant, does fund-raisers for children’s hospitals and volunteers for charities that help…
(E) He touches my heart and makes me think of my parents, of their homeland
From Croatia with love: Jazz win one for the sisters By Phil MillerThe Salt Lake Tribune Sisters Anne Kearns, 85, left, and Mag Curry, 88, devoted Jazz fans, got a special…
(E) Smoldering – Angela Brkic’s Story in Washington Post
Smoldering Understanding her father — and his war-ravaged Sarajevo childhood — meant following his trail of secretsBy Courtney Angela BrkicSunday, January 16, 2005; Page W21The article can be read at:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1882-2005Jan11.html FOUR…
(E) Boris Miksic, a North Oaks resident’s dream for Croatia
A North Oaks resident’s dream for Croatia Boris Miksic fled his homeland 30 years ago to start a new life in Minnesota. Now he is a long-shot candidate for president of…
(E) Maj. Andrew Zdunich – his mission a success, but his heart heavy
His mission a success, but his heart heavyMaj. Andrew ZDUNICH The 36-year-old grandson of Croatian immigrants returns home to Ottawa later this weekMon, August 9, 2004 Soldier leaves with heavy heartUnable…
(E) “In Her Footsteps” Courtney Angela Brkic in NY Times
In Her Footsteps by COURTNEY ANGELA BRKIC American-born daughter of a Croatian immigrant The link below is to a short piece by Courtney Angela Brkic which appeared today July 11th…
(E) ANICA, A MAIL ORDER BRIDE FROM CROATIA
Attached is a true story of my aunt from the collection of Croatian Life Stories.ANICA, A MAIL ORDER BRIDE FROM CROATIABy Katarina TepeshAnica was born on December 11, 1919 in the…