Journey to Freedom

KLAUDIA DJURANIC born January 30th,
1944 in Crneloza, Pula, Croatia. Parents Ivan
and Fumica Zec. Her siblings Marija, Dema,
Nada, Nevija still living, reside in Croatia and
two brothers Luciano and August living in
Canada.Klaudias husband Josip predeceased in
1981 at the age of 41 yrs old, leaving Klaudia with 3 children
Robert, Roger and Carolyn.


Struggling to manage a career and raise children, Klaudia had
to overcome various medical conditions throughout her life,
but through adversity and strong will, beat all odds living to
the age of 62. She managed to get her R.N and worked as a
nurse at the Holy Cross hospital (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
for 15 yrs into which she had to take early retirement due to
going on oxygen, klaudia did not sit idol for one moment.
She started to write a fi ctional Biography about a young
womens journey from Croatia to Canada to make a better
life for herself. Klaudia is a true example of a strong willed
and compassionate woman who fought through trials and
tribulation to set a path for other young women to challenge
themselves to choose their own destiny for the freedom of
speech, independence, and self worth.