Available for Pre-Order with the official book release on March 10, 2025 — Coral Beads and Poppy Seeds

Born and raised in Detroit, Ceil has documented her ancestral heritage in Poland. Using her research she has written a tale of four Polish women who meet on their voyage to America in 1890 and whose lives in Detroit become entwined beyond their youthful imaginings. They straddle the mores and prejudices of the old and new worlds, facing myriad challenges with faith, hope, and courage. The novel is written in English with Polish terms and appeals to readers interested in women’s history, Detroit’s history, immigration stories, and Polish heritage.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Hal Learman and Ceil Wendt Jensen are Professional Genealogists who teamed up more than twenty-five years ago. They have created this website, with the assistance of a dedicated group of friends and volunteers, which offers a host of ‘genealogical tools’ to help researchers discover records pertinent to their stateside and European ancestral history. Although they will not do the actual research for clients, they will offer guidance via email communications.

cjensen@mipolonia.net
heyhal@hotmail.com