Margaret Ajemian Ahnert to discuss her award-winning book at ALMAJuly 4, 2013 - 10:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-American author Margaret Ajemian Ahnert will be discussing the latest developments from her award-winning book "The Knock at the Door," at ALMA on July 17. A journey through the darkness of the Armenian Genocide, as told by the author's mother Ester, the book has been translated into 10 different languages, gone through six printings, and was named "Best Historical Memoir of 2008" at the New York Book Festival. As she was growing up, Ahnert listened to her mother's terrifying stories about her deportation from her home in Amasia, Turkey, during the Armenian Genocide. Separated from her family at age 15, Ester underwent traumatic experiences but eventually escaped and emigrated to America. The book also explores mother/daughter relationships and presents an intimate view of family life and the inspiration Ahnert took from her mother. Born in New York City, Ahnert has an MFA from Goucher College, a BA from Goddard College, and is a graduate of the Barnes Foundation. She has pursued a variety of careers: producing television documentaries, lecturing as a docent at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and teaching art appreciation through the "Art Goes to School" program in elementary schools. She has received numerous humanitarian awards, including the "Ellis Island Medal of Honor," and in 2010 established the Margaret Ajemian Ahnert scholarship program, which supports female journalists in Armenia. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |