Monthly Archives: July 2019

THE ARMENIAN LEGION

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

One of the lesser-known stories about the experience of Armenians during World War I, the period of the most aggressive extermination attempts by the Turks, was the formation of The Armenian Legion: 1916-1920. One of the women I interviewed spoke … Continue reading →

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SNEAK PEEK: THE EYES HAVE IT

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Enjoy this sneak peak at THE EYES HAVE IT! Kuwait–Saudi Arabia Border—1991 Josh’s Arabic was rudimentary. He understood it better than he spoke it, although even that was rough. But the most flawless Arabic wouldn’t have made this conversation with … Continue reading →

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THE ARMENIAN TAPESTRY

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

A-no’o-nus Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse. Hal’/lee a-me-ree-ga-tsee yem. Hos yem. My name is Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse. I am Armenian American. I am here. It has been a while since I have posted about my Armenian book project. Happily, that is because … Continue reading →

Posted in Armenians, family, Genocide, Grief and Loss, Immigrants, Resilience, Strength, survival | Tagged Armenians, families, Immigrants, Relationships, Resilience, Strength | 4 Comments

COMING EARLY FALL…

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

THE EYES HAVE IT! Star-crossed lovers, 21st century style. “With her new novel, Dawn Lajeunesse proves she understands the human heart as well as any writer working today, and she knows how to make a reader’s heart thump hard—with anticipation, … Continue reading →