Barbara Nawrocka-Dońska facts for kids
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Barbara Nawrocka-Dońska (born October 17, 1924, died May 15, 2018) was a talented Polish writer and journalist. She wrote many stories, essays, and news articles. Barbara was born in the city of Warsaw, Poland.
Life During World War II
During World War II, Barbara Nawrocka-Dońska was a brave soldier. She was part of the Home Army, a secret group fighting for Poland's freedom. She also took part in the Warsaw Uprising, a big fight in Warsaw against the invaders.
After the war, she was recognized for her bravery. The President of Poland, Lech Wałęsa, made her a second lieutenant in the Polish Army. Later, she was promoted to lieutenant.
Her Career as a Writer
Barbara studied law at the famous University of Warsaw. This education helped her in her future career.
She became a very busy writer and journalist. Barbara wrote over 500 articles for newspapers and magazines. She wrote about many topics, including culture, books, and movies. She also wrote for a newspaper called Trybuna Ludu.
Barbara traveled a lot for her work. She wrote reports from many countries, including the Soviet Union, China, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, and Cuba. She also wrote for women's magazines, like Zwierciadło.
Organizations She Joined
Barbara Nawrocka-Dońska was a member of several important groups for writers and journalists. These included:
- The Association of Polish Writers
- The Association of Authors ZAiKS
- The Association of Journalists of the Republic of Poland
- The Union of Warsaw Insurgents
She published 28 books during her career. Five of these books were collections of her travel reports from other countries.
Her Family Life
Barbara Nawrocka-Dońska was married to Ryszard Doński, who was also a journalist. They had a daughter named Małgorzata Dońska-Olszko, who became an educator. They also had a son, Jacek Nawrocki, who sadly passed away in 2002.
Barbara Nawrocka-Dońska died on May 15, 2018, in Warsaw. She was 93 years old.
