Q: Which Milestone Best Represents the First Year of Who She Left Behind?
5 Esteemed awards
Over 100 combined reviews averaging 4.85 stars out of 5 across Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, & Audible
Over 800 readers of hardcover, paperback, and audiobook formats
Multiple stops on a book tour in 3 states
A: All of the above!
5 Lessons Learned through Armenian Proverbs*
“If you’re afraid to get wet, you’ll never make a good fisherman.”
Diving into writing, researching, editing, publishing, and promoting was an uncharted sea for me. I faced the challenges head-on, guided by my intuition, trusting in the journey, and leaning on Faith, Hope, and Love. Embracing discomfort led to the completion of a true passion project.
“A fallen tree provides plenty of kindling.”
Resilience is not only the soul of the book but also the backbone of my journey as an author. The timing was serendipitous, almost therapeutic, as if my inner voice knew when it was the right moment to write. My life experiences came together, creating something I hadn’t imagined was possible.
“Pull a thread and a thousand patches will fall off.”
The themes of Who She Left Behind transcend boundaries. Readers from diverse backgrounds—ethnicities, regions, socioeconomic groups—connected deeply with the immigrant journey, the enduring bonds of family, and the burdens they bear. The symbolism of the doll brought these human experiences into clearer focus, showing our shared humanity.
“Let a loved one be alive, though seven mountains away.”
Through this book, I have given voice to my ancestors, ensuring their stories will live on, resonating across generations. Their resilience echoes within these pages, connecting our shared histories and hearts across time and distance.
“By asking, one can find the way to Jerusalem.”
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for those who answered my calls for guidance, offered advice, shared encouragement, and believed in me before I fully believed in myself. Their support lit my path, and now, I am inspired to pay it forward by helping others find their own way.
With Deep Appreciation to Everyone Who Supported Who She Left Behind
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Together, let’s keep telling their stories and praying for peace,
Victoria
*"Seven Bites From a Raisin. Proverbs from the Armenian" by P.M. Manuelian, illustrated by Suzanne Anoushian Froundjian
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