TESTIMONIALS FOR
MATEJ'S JOURNEY TO AMERICA
"As a fellow engineer, truth seeker, researcher and a Slav, I fully endorse Matej's Journey to America as a well-reasoned historical account providing valuable insights to present-day world conflicts. Don Chmelka's engineering-management background has enabled him to organize massive documentation into a coherent book. A 'must read' for all Americans interested in their roots."
Vojin Joksimovich, Ph.D.
Author, Kosovo Crisis: A Study in Foreign Policy Mismanagement
Past President, Serbian Unity Congress
"Matej's Journey to America is a most interesting and readable story about family, technology, religion, and especially the joys and difficulties of immigration told within a broad historical context. As a person of Slavic heritage, I have found that it has rekindled my desire to learn more about my ancestors. I highly recommend this entertaining and educational book."
Gregory M. Gazda, Ph.D.
Professor International Marketing,
University of San Diego
"Matej's Journey to America is an objective review of the role religion has played in world history. Although some of the author's views are controversial, this book should help readers understand not only the genesis of deeply imbedded hatreds that often lead to atrocities committed in the name of a favored God but also the inspiration that leads to extraordinary feats accomplished in the name of that same God."
Graham R. Bullick, Ph.D.
Theologian
President/Chief Operating Officer,
Price Legacy Corporation
"For a grassroots understanding of one man's plight on migrating to America, I highly recommend that students read Matej's Journey to America. This true story of frontier life in the later 1800s, written by a grandson, chronicles the determination of a man's struggle to carve out a new life on the Nebraska plains. This book could become an epic Hollywood film."
Bud Gardner
Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul
Award-Winning Writing Teacher
TESTIMONIALS FOR
MATEJ'S LEGACY
"Matej's Legacy is a most interesting sweep through the 20th century. This book provides broad historical insights coupled with the adventures of a Czech family's experiences in America. Equally interesting is the author's analysis of evolving trends in the communication, transportation and agricultural industries. You don't have to be of Slavic heritage to enjoy this book."
Gregory M. Gazda, Ph.D.
Professor International Marketing,
University of San Diego
"After his highly successful Matej's Journey to America, my Slavic compatriot has come up with another compelling literary pearl. As someone deeply interested in world affairs, I find the most fascinating and innovative aspect of Matej's Legacy to be the author's autobiography integrated within the context of major world events."
Vojin Joksimovich, Ph.D.
Author, Kosovo Crisis: A Study in Foreign Policy Mismanagement
Past President, Serbian Unity Congress
