Former Ambassador Jan Drabek's Memoir
Dive into the extraordinary life of Former Ambassador Jan Drabek through his captivating memoir, published by DonnaInk Publications. Born in Prague in 1948, Jan's life journey is a testament to resilience, adventure, and dedication to service. His family bravely escaped the newly communist Czechoslovakia on skis, and Jan went on to complete his education and serve in the U.S. Navy.
 
Throughout his diverse career, Jan has called various countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa his home. He has worked as a taxi driver, refugee resettlement officer, high school teacher, radio broadcaster, and Ambassador. Married with two daughters, Jan is the author of 17 books, both in English and Czech. He conducts seminars on memoir and biography writing and has served three terms as president of the Federation of British Columbia Writers. Jan currently resides in Vancouver, Canada.
 
This year, Jan Drabek was honored with the prestigious Masaryk Prize, awarded by the Czech and Slovak Association of Canada. The prize is presented annually to Canadians of Czech or Slovak origin who have significantly contributed to bringing freedom to Czechoslovakia or enriching the lives of Czechs and Slovaks in Canada.
 
About the Author: Jan Drabek
Jan Drabek is a Czech Canadian writer whose life story is as compelling as the narratives he weaves. Born in Prague in 1948, Jan's family escaped the newly communist Czechoslovakia, setting the stage for a life filled with remarkable experiences. He completed his schooling and served in the U.S. Navy before embarking on a diverse career that took him to various corners of the world.
 
Jan has held roles as a taxi driver, refugee resettlement officer, high school teacher, radio broadcaster, and Ambassador. His rich life experiences have shaped his writing, resulting in 17 published books in both English and Czech. Jan's dedication to the literary community is evident through his seminars on memoir and biography writing, and his service as president of the Federation of British Columbia Writers for three terms. He resides in Vancouver, Canada, with his family.
 
Jan's contributions to the Czech and Slovak communities in Canada have been recognized with the Masaryk Prize, celebrating his significant role in promoting freedom and enriching the lives of Czechs and Slovaks in Canada.
 
About the Publisher: DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C.
DonnaInk Publications, L.L.C. is a distinguished, woman-owned publishing house dedicated to bringing unique and captivating stories to life. They offer a blend of traditional and indie publishing services, providing a variety of publishing avenues such as business box kits, comprehensive production packages, and a dynamic bookshelf featuring works from over thirty eclectic authors from nine countries and five continents.
 
DonnaInk Publications is renowned for its commitment to supporting authors and helping their works reach a global audience. Their dedication to clean storytelling ensures that every publication is a portal to wonder and imagination.