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As an independent researcher and journalist,
I depend entirely
on the support of my readers to fund my work. 

I have spent many years studying the Middle East and Semitic languages and have a degree in history from the University of California at Santa Cruz with an emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Besides research and writing, I am an editor and translator.  My extensive travels and knowledge of German, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Hebrew and Arabic give me an insight to analyze international politics and events.

I am currently working on a book entitled Solving 9-11, which is dedicated to explaining what really happened and bringing the events of 9-11 into historical perspective.  The research is underway and will take months to complete.  This essential work to increase understanding and clarity of the subject can only be completed with the support of readers and interested citizens.

If you appreciate my research and writing,
please send a donation by Paypal, check, or money order to:

Christopher Bollyn
3 Golf Center, Suite 365
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
U. S. A.

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Bank Address:
Tornimae 2, 15010 Tallinn, Estonia
BIC or SWIFT code: EEUHEE2X
Account No: 10 0103 2971 2017
IBAN: EE05 1010 0103 2971 2017
Name on Account: Helje Kaskel
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ABC Zoo - A Masterpiece for Children

By Christopher Bollyn & Helje Kaskel
Illustrated by Triin Tõugjas

ABC Zoo is a book for every budding reader.
The decorated capitals, clever rhymes and charming
watercolors make this ABC a sure favorite.

 To see the artwork or to buy the book, please visit us at:
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Thank you for your support!

 

About Christopher Bollyn

Christopher Bollyn was born in Chicago and grew up during the 1960's in suburban Schaumburg, Illinois. He was raised in an educated middle class family. He delivered newspapers before school and became an Eagle Scout at age 15. He served as an altar boy in the Episcopalian Church and earned the God and Country award. 

His father, Albert, grew up in Chicago's Austin neighborhood and graduated with a degree in journalism from University of Illinois after serving the Army Corps of Engineers in Germany. Christopher's father was his first proofreader and editor. Albert Bollyn owned an interior decoration business and enjoyed acting in the theatre guild.

The Bollyn family is related to Sir Thomas Boleyn, the father of Queen Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I.

The Crest of Anne Boleyn, Queen of England

His mother, Charlotte, grew up in southwestern North Dakota, the daughter of Scandinavian and Swiss homesteaders.  Charlotte was an educator and interior designer who held advanced degrees from Columbia University.  When she studied in New York, Charlotte worked as governess for the Farish family and took care of the young William S. Farish III, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom and friend of the Bush family.

Christopher's parents both served in World War II.

After graduating from high school, Christopher traveled extensively in Europe and the Middle East.  For several winters he lived and studied in Oslo, Norway.  In spring he would cycle across Europe and the Near East.  In Norway, he lived with an erudite Swedish countess and studied Middle Eastern history and Semitic languages at the University of Oslo.

Chris in Oslo, Norway

Christopher returned to the United States in the late 1970s and began studies at the University of California at Davis.  He has a degree in history from U.C. Santa Cruz.  His emphasis was on Palestine/Israel.  His last year of university was spent in Norway, Greece, and the newly liberated Baltic States where he researched the psychological effects of the Soviet occupation on the native population. 

Christopher
 met his wife, Helje, in Oslo.  Helje is a Swedish citizen who was born and educated in Estonia. She has a degree in English Language and Literature from Tallinn University. They were married in the Chapel of Kalmar Castle, Sweden. After the birth of their second child, Christopher and Helje wrote a book ABC Zoo and dedicated it to the  children who love to read.

"The primary necessity to the very existence of a family is peace."
George MacDonald

Helje & Christopher during their wedding in Kalmar Castle
with Reverend Dag Sandahl
 



Kalmar_Castle_built_ca_1200.jpg

 

 

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To contact the Bollyn Family:
3 Golf Center, Suite 365
Golf/Roselle Rds
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
U. S. A.

Email:
christopher@bollyn.com

Favorite Places

 

Taj Mahal in Sunset, India

Frauenkirche in Dresden, Germany

Siena Piazza del Campo, Italy

Pensacola Beach, Florida

 


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