Goodbye, Antoura

Discover the poignant memoir "Goodbye, Antoura" by Karnig Panian, a powerful account of survival during one of history's darkest times. Set against the backdrop of World War I, this compelling narrative begins when Panian, just five years old, is living in the Anatolian village of Gurin. By 1918, he finds himself in an orphanage in Antoura, Lebanon, among nearly 1,000 Armenian and 400 Kurdish children abandoned by Turkish authorities. With no adult care, these children faced unimaginable hardships as their families were torn apart and deported. Spanning 216 pages, this biography not only recounts Panian's personal struggles but also sheds light on the broader atrocities faced by the Armenian people during this tumultuous period. Published in 2016, "Goodbye, Antoura" is a must-read for anyone interested in history, resilience, and the human spirit. Join Karnig Panian on his journey of survival and remembrance.