In 1915, Armenian Christians in Turkey were forced to convert to Islam,
barred from speaking their language, and often driven out of their homes
as the Turkish army embarked on a widespread campaign of intimidation
and murder. In this riveting book, Margaret Ajemian Ahnert relates her
mother Ester's terrifying experiences as a young woman during this
period of hatred and brutality.
At age 15, Ester was separated from her family during a forced march
away from her birth town of Amasia. Though she faced unspeakable horrors
at the hands of many she met, and was forced into an abusive marriage
against her will, she never lost her faith, quick wit, or ability to see
the good in people. Eventually she escaped and emigrated to America.
Ahnert's compelling account of her mother's suffering is framed by an
intimate portrait of her relationship with her 98-year-old mother.
Ester's inspiring stories, told lovingly by her daughter, will give you
a window into the harrowing struggle of Armenians during a terrible
period in human history.