Walk East in the Morning
Colorful People, Unique Places and Astonishing History
Pages: 295 | ISBN: 978-0-692-11963-1
Walk East in the Morning contains a series of captivating newspaper and magazine articles written by Raymond Helminiak, Jon’s father. Within the pages you’ll meet historic aviators, paddle wild rivers, discover Wisconsin’s treasures, and learn about growing up in an immigrant family in 1930s America.
Born to a Polish-speaking family in 1925, Raymond Helminiak was a Renaissance man. A voracious reader of nonfiction, he was well-versed in nearly every historical subject and also enjoyed classical and baroque music. He was a tennis player, WWII combat pilot, bicyclist, kayaker, and adventure traveler. He crafted homemade soups, jams, and pickles. He revered nature.
Most of all, he loved to write.
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Walk East in the Morning Book Reviews
No other writer wrote about more diverse topics than Ray Helminiak. Although each article took Ray into totally new and unknown areas, every one was consistent in its eloquent, clear, easy-to-read styles.
Howard MeadPublisher Emeritus, Wisconsin Trails Magazine
My thirteen years as Ray Helminiak's editor were among the most rewarding - and hands-down the most entertaining - of my entire life.
Jill Weber DeanRetired Managing Editor, Wisconsin Trails Magazine
Ray Helminiak was a charming, intelligent, and affable man - and his character comes through clearly in this collection. He was an exceptional writer who's articles on many subjects, were and still are, engaging, fun and full of insights and information. Dig in - you'll enjoy yourself!
Carolyn Kott WashburneAdjunct Assoc. Professor Emerita, Dept. of English, UW Milwaukee
Past President, Council for Wisconsin Writers