Dutch the podcast - Episode 22 - From Frisian Immigrant Kid to American University Prof

When Henry Baron came to the USA he was fourteen years old and hardly spoke any English. He had drop out of school after only a year in America to find work, because his immigrant family needed the money. Despite these obstacles he went on to become an English professor at Calvin University in Grand Rapids. We talk to Henry about immigrating as a teenager, Friesland, the books he translated from Frisian, the Dutch-American subculture and his rich and accomplished life and career.
www.dutchthemedia.com/en-ca/p...

[@SongOfTheSoul63]

Always something of interest in these podcasts. Hearty thanks to Tom Bijvoet and the Dutch Media crew! You've given me my next read: Speerstra's Cruel Paradise. Had to buy from Amazon, as my local library doesn't have it ... yet!!

[@user-yo2dw9ht9n]

Being a first generation Canadian with Frisian roots. Love this podcast, reminds me of my parents and their immigrant story.Always wonder what my life would have been like if they had stayed.