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From Bohemia to Good Harbor

By Norbert Bufka 989-835-2832 norbert609@sbcglobal.net

The story of the Bufka family in Leelanau County Michigan.

This book tells the story of the historic Bufka farm and the people who lived there. It describes life on the farm from 1880 to 1980 over three generations. It begins with Charles Bufka and his wife Mary Hotove and continues through their children, especially Joseph Bufka and his wife Agnes Schafer who lived there for more than fifty years.

The book includes over forty pictures, maps, and charts to .bring the story alive. It also includes the original words of Joseph and Agnes on how they came to live in Leelanau. The book also includes Grandma’s Memories, the story of Agnes Schafer about her early life on a farm in southern Indiana in her own words. There are six genealogical charts.

This book replaces Growing up in Leelanau, Memoirs of Joseph and Agnes Bufka, and Grandma’s Memories, previously available on this site.

Publisher: Wingspan Press. size 7x9, 171 pages $13.95

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All profits and extra donations from the sale of From Bohemia to Good Harbor will be donated to Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. This organization’s mission is to preserve historic buildings in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Funds donated will be allocated specifically for preservation of the Bufka farm buildings. Learn more about Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.

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We live in a polarized world: rich vs. poor, Islam vs. Christianity, truth vs. compassion. Peacemaking is a much needed art to overcome all of these divisions.

The book begins with chapters on personal examination of assumptions and worldview followed by many chapters on issues. The reader is asked to look at issues through the lens of social justice. Issues include federal income taxes, the war in Iraq, affirmative action, prescription drugs, and many more. The book ends with chapters on how peacemaking can transform our world. Questions at the end of each chapter aid in reflection and discussion.

What if peacemaking had been a national goal after 9/11/01? Would we have gone to war in Iraq in 2003?

The book is designed to be read individually or in a study group on peacemaking or social issues. It would be good outside reading in high school and college classes in government, political science, current issues, and peace studies.

Paperback 115 pages ISBN 1-978-59594-145-9

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“I found it hard to put down. It is concise and so logical and to the point. I have read books in the past from the “left”. I have also occasionally tuned into radio programs from the “right”. Your book is different. You do not belittle or make fun of opposing opinions as others do. Instead you recommend us to openly listen to them….

“You have given me new hope and insight about the current state our country is in, the course in which it is headed, and the direction it could/should go. Thank you for it.” Gordon Wolschlager, Colorado

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This book begins with a look at our political process, then sets out some principles to guide voters in any race. It lists leadership qualities to look for in a President, Senator, Representative, Governor, and even city council member. Then there are some moral values, “sound bites” and other issues to grapple with. Some of these include “pro-Life, “gay marriage”, big government, socialized medicine taxes, the war in Iraq, and more.

Finally there is a practical section to make notes about a number of political contests now and in the future.

"I think it would be a great addition to the reading lists for high school government classes; especially 11th and 12th graders who will be of voting age in the near future." Allen Richard, Executive Director, Literacy Council of Midland County

Paperback 99 pages

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