“Before I reached the border that day, I made it clear to myself that this would be for keeps. For me, it meant changing loyalty from Czechoslovakia to the United States, having America as my new Motherland. If she needed me, I would die to defend her. I felt that way when I entered in …
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I am proud to announce the recent endorsement of Border Crossings: Coming of Age in the Czech Resistance by Meagan Kurmel, Miss Czech–Slovak US 2015-2016. On Charles Novacek’s memoir, Ms. Kurmel’s endorsement states: “From beginning to end, I was enthralled with Charles Novacek’s journey. In a country torn by war, his youth vanished quickly as …
“And when the Nazis occupied Prague during World War II, the puppet theatre helped to keep the spirit of resistance alive.” Yesterday I volunteered as an usher for a film showing in the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Danto Lecture Hall. I took tickets, passed out programs and when the film was showing I sat …
Hooray! In honor of International Women’s Day, the Casual Optimist has named Kimberly Glyder, one of fifty-two inspiring women graphic designers. Kimberly is the cover designer for my late husband Charles Novacek’s award-winning memoir, Border Crossings: Coming of Age in the Czech Resistance, Ten21 Press, 2012. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School …
Most events where I speak about Border Crossings don’t close with a prayer, but last night’s did. I was moved by the words. . . tenderly spoken: “Thank you, God for bringing love together in telling the story of a life well-lived, of experiences shared, and the growth that came as Sandy has told us of her husband Charles Novacek’s life. . …
