"Goodbye, Antoura" Book Presentation at St. Sarkis Church
Reported By Dr. Louiza Kubikian
On November 22, 2015 St. Sarkis Church and the Ladies Guild hosted the presentation of the newly published book "Goodbye, Antoura", a memoir of the Armenian Genocide by Karnig Panian. The Antoura Orphanage was another project of the Armenian Genocide. Its administrators sought to transform Armenian orphaned children into Turks by changing their Armenian names, forcing them to speak Turkish, punishing the disobedient, trying to erase their Armenian identity.
Dr. Herand Markarian gave a moving and incisive presentation of the book, combining historical facts, maps and stories of personal tragedy and ultimate victory of a little boy whose story of survival echoed the story of a generation caught up in the ravages of the Armenian Genocide.
Complementing Dr. Markarian's presentation was a touching remembrance of Mr. Karnig Panian by his daughter, Mrs. Houry Boyamian, who provided insight about her father's memoir focusing on his ultimate success as a survivor, and an Armenian who contributed immensely to preserving his national heritage.
Originally written and published in Armenian, this newly published English translation printed by the prestigious Sanford University Press has garnered much critical acclaim. Books purchased after the presentation were signed by Mrs. Houry Panian Boyamian.
Dr. Herand Markarian gave a moving and incisive presentation of the book, combining historical facts, maps and stories of personal tragedy and ultimate victory of a little boy whose story of survival echoed the story of a generation caught up in the ravages of the Armenian Genocide.
Complementing Dr. Markarian's presentation was a touching remembrance of Mr. Karnig Panian by his daughter, Mrs. Houry Boyamian, who provided insight about her father's memoir focusing on his ultimate success as a survivor, and an Armenian who contributed immensely to preserving his national heritage.
Originally written and published in Armenian, this newly published English translation printed by the prestigious Sanford University Press has garnered much critical acclaim. Books purchased after the presentation were signed by Mrs. Houry Panian Boyamian.