Andrew Borowiec
History
Andrew Borowiec was a Polish-born author and journalist who experienced World War II as a young boy and teenager.
He fought in the Warsaw Uprising at age 16 and later became a prisoner of war.
After the war, Borowiec emigrated to the United States, where he pursued a career as a foreign correspondent.
His firsthand experiences during the war, particularly his involvement in the Polish resistance, shaped his perspective and informed his writing.
Borowiec's memoir, Warsaw Boy, is considered an important contribution to World War II literature, offering insight into the Polish experience of Nazi occupation and the struggle for independence.
