The Croatian Son

Beginning in poverty and persecution in war torn Croatia, Stari Turkalj takes the reader on an epic journey spanning 70 years, three continents and one all-consuming love for home and family. A consummate storyteller (and an unrepentant trickster), Stari weaves a narrative both historic and personal, all in his unique and captivating voice. From building chicken coops to building high rises, from playing soccer with no shoes to creating his own soccer league . . . Stari’s story is the embodiment of the American dream. A prodigal son who returns home, but whose heart never really left.