Tourning Points, A Life

Turning Points, a Life tells the story of an American girl whose parents emigrated from different countries and cultures after World War II. Growing up in a home with different ethnic flavors, Jasmina had to navigate family traditions, religious values, and expectations that were often at odds with her contemporary American environment. Her story describes growing up in the Midwest, the challenges of being the youngest student in her academic cohort, and of pursuing a dynamic legal career. She portrays her relationships with her family, her colleagues, and ultimately with her husband, whom she met later in life. While Jasmina had many successes, her pathway was often challenging and difficult. But at each crucial turning point something happened to give her a brighter outlook, more adventures, and ultimately peace.

Jasmina T. Boulanger is a lawyer and economist. She was the youngest graduate of the University of Wisconsin, at the age of 17, and majored in economics and minored in history and Slavic languages. Subsequently, she earned an M.S. in economics and a J.D. in law. Her career has taken her from Washington, D.C. to California and to many parts of Europe. She has lectured in Law and Economics at the University of Southern California and Claremont McKenna College. Jasmina currently serves as the Chairman of International Orthodox Christian Charities. Previously, she served as the vice president of the Western American Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC), president of the Serbian Unity Congress, and a trustee of Assumption University. She also served on the Pasadena, California Utility Advisory Commission, Planning Commission, and Pasadena Symphony board. The Patriarchate of the SOC awarded her the medal of St. Sava (2nd degree) in 2017. Jasmina lives in Southern California with her dog Millie, where she enjoys hiking and cooking for friends when she is not traveling or writing.