From a small fishing village on the coast of Croatia to a new life in California, My Name is Mirko is the unforgettable story of a boy who left everything familiar to start over in a country he had only heard about.

Mirko Radman grew up in the years after World War II, in a home without electricity or running water but rich in family, laughter, and the will to survive. When his family finally received permission to leave Communist Yugoslavia, they set out across the ocean with hope in their hearts and almost nothing in their hands.

In America, Mirko faced a new world that was both exciting and bewildering. He learned a new language, adjusted to new customs, and worked to build a future while holding tight to the memories of the home he left behind.

Told with warmth, humor, and deep honesty, My Name is Mirko is more than a story of immigration. It is a story of courage, belonging, and the endless search for home.