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Surviving the Forgotten Genocide: An Armenian Memoir

by Thomas S. Hischak

5 out of 5

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A Harrowing Account of Survival

In the early morning hours of April 24, 1915, the Ottoman Empire launched a systematic campaign of genocide against its Armenian population. Over the next four years, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed, deported, or forcibly converted to Islam. The Armenian Genocide is often referred to as the "forgotten genocide" because it has received far less attention than other genocides in history.

Surviving the Forgotten Genocide is a powerful and deeply moving memoir that recounts the harrowing experiences of one Armenian family during this tragic period. Through the eyes of a young girl named Aurora Mardiganian, we witness the unimaginable suffering inflicted on her people and her own courageous struggle for survival.

Aurora was born in the eastern Anatolian city of Chmshkatsag in 1891. Her father was a successful businessman and her mother was a devout Christian. Aurora had a happy childhood, filled with love and laughter. But in 1915, everything changed. The Ottoman government began rounding up and deporting Armenians, and Aurora's family was forced to flee their home.

Aurora and her family embarked on a perilous journey across the Syrian desert. They were robbed, beaten, and starved. Many of them died along the way. Aurora herself was forced to endure unspeakable horrors. She was raped, tortured, and sold into slavery. But through it all, she never gave up hope.

In 1918, Aurora was rescued by American missionaries and brought to the United States. She spent the rest of her life working to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide. She wrote several books and gave countless lectures. She also established the Aurora Mardiganian Foundation, which provides scholarships to Armenian students.

Aurora Mardiganian's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is a story of courage, love, and hope. Surviving the Forgotten Genocide is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the horrors of the Armenian Genocide and the indomitable spirit of its survivors.

Praise for Surviving the Forgotten Genocide

"A powerful and deeply moving memoir. Aurora Mardiganian's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit." - Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

"A haunting and unforgettable account of one of the darkest chapters in human history." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the horrors of the Armenian Genocide." - The Washington Post

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Surviving the Forgotten Genocide: An Armenian Memoir

by Thomas S. Hischak

5 out of 5