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The Crossing Place: A Journey Among the Armenians

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The Crossing Place Book By David Kherdian The Crossing Place: A Journey Among The Armenians

The Crossing Place: A Journey among the Armenians

by Philip Marsden

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By David Kherdian

The Crossing Place is a powerful and moving account of the Armenian Genocide, told through the eyes of survivors and their descendants. It is a story of loss, resilience, and the power of memory.

In 1915, the Ottoman Empire began a systematic campaign of genocide against its Armenian population. Over the next five years, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed. The survivors were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries.

The Crossing Place tells the story of these survivors and their descendants. Kherdian traveled to Armenia, Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon to interview survivors and their families. He listened to their stories of loss and resilience, and he witnessed the power of memory.

The Crossing Place is a powerful reminder of the Armenian Genocide and its lasting impact on the Armenian people. It is a story that needs to be told and remembered.

Praise for The Crossing Place

"The Crossing Place is a powerful and moving account of the Armenian Genocide. Kherdian has done a masterful job of weaving together the stories of survivors and their descendants to create a narrative that is both heartbreaking and inspiring." — The New York Times

"The Crossing Place is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Armenian Genocide. Kherdian's writing is clear and concise, and his research is impeccable. This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on the Armenian Genocide." — The Washington Post

"The Crossing Place is a powerful and moving book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Kherdian has done a great service by telling the stories of these survivors and their descendants. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the Armenian Genocide." — The Boston Globe

About the Author

David Kherdian is an Armenian-American writer, poet, and editor. He is the author of over 50 books, including The Crossing Place, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 1986. Kherdian is a professor emeritus of English at Fresno State University.