Overview

Linking past and present, this painfully poignant, true story shares the author's Armenian ancestors' harrowing struggle to survive extraordinary chaos and violence in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire. Relayed with often soulful introspection, Destiny of Dreams: Time Is Dear opens the window of hope amidst a quagmire of despair. More fact than fiction, one family's true story captures the faith and fortitude that make the tormented Armenian saga an all-too-common story for every culture that has suffered at the hands of intolerance. Memoirs and history books relay the tragic stories of mass-deportations and annihilation of Armenians. The starting point for Destiny of Dreams: Time Is Dear is sadly familiar. However, sharing the Armenian genocide through historical fiction casts a much-needed light on the vulnerable, highly relatable, family side of the experience. The persecution of any group of people at the hands of another group of people never sings a happy song, but in current times of rising violence and divisive politics the themes ring with eerie parallels. The book contains some explicit descriptions and a couple of disturbing, though not graphic, violent scenes. While not gratuitous, the depictions may be haunting and unsuitable for young readers. Regardless, noting its cultural and sociopolitical relevance, one doctor posed the opinion that this should be made required reading for all American high school students.

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""Beautifully written, the type you can't put down."" - Marian Murachanian Major, Past President, American Association of University Women ""Horrific, but true; sad, but inspiring."" - Nancy Keller, Boston Polo Publishing Company ""This is one magnificent journey and written so well that I was right there next to her. A wondrous story of life, love, and determination for survival."" - Amy Shannon, Amy's Bookshelf Reviews ""An eloquent voice to their suffering sacrifice and perseverance... should be a required read for high school students!"" - Dr. David Green, Chief Medical Officer, Retired, Concord (NH) Hospital ""Author Cathy Burnham Martin is a master at storytelling, balancing the darker and more disturbing aspects of the story with hope and positivity."" - K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Elegantly intertwined journey through time periods intersects in ways both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Two stories unified by one spirit, Destiny of Dreams: Time Is Dear is not simply a story of strife, but it is a beautiful portrayal of faith, inner strength, and dignity."" - Indies Today ""Destiny of Dreams"" is a must-read for history lovers... thoroughly compelling to read."" -Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite ""Absolutely harrowing, but also important because these stories need to continue being told."" - Book Fever, Belgium ""A book about survival and how to see the light at the end of the tunnel even in the darkest of times. The author, however, focuses as much on the positive aspects as on the negatives. I really like the writing style."" - Alex the Shadow Girl ""Cathy Burnham Martin has created a novel that sustains the all-important emotional connections in a story that moves between the past and the present. The narration of the characters is natural, convincing, and sticks in your mind."" - Vincent Dublado, Readers' Favorite ""She capably weaves historical details and events into the narrative and delves into cultural differences between Turk and Armenian populations, such as the treatment of women or the roles of arts and education... fast-paced and richly enhanced by Martin's depictions."" - BookLife

Beautifully written, the type you can't put down. - Marian Murachanian Major, Past President, American Association of University Women Horrific, but true; sad, but inspiring. - Nancy Keller, Boston Polo Publishing Company This is one magnificent journey and written so well that I was right there next to her. A wondrous story of life, love, and determination for survival. - Amy Shannon, Amy's Bookshelf Reviews An eloquent voice to their suffering sacrifice and perseverance... should be a required read for high school students! - Dr. David Green, Chief Medical Officer, Retired, Concord (NH) Hospital Author Cathy Burnham Martin is a master at storytelling, balancing the darker and more disturbing aspects of the story with hope and positivity. - K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Elegantly intertwined journey through time periods intersects in ways both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Two stories unified by one spirit, Destiny of Dreams: Time Is Dear is not simply a story of strife, but it is a beautiful portrayal of faith, inner strength, and dignity. - Indies Today Destiny of Dreams is a must-read for history lovers... thoroughly compelling to read. -Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite Absolutely harrowing, but also important because these stories need to continue being told. - Book Fever, Belgium A book about survival and how to see the light at the end of the tunnel even in the darkest of times. The author, however, focuses as much on the positive aspects as on the negatives. I really like the writing style. - Alex the Shadow Girl Cathy Burnham Martin has created a novel that sustains the all-important emotional connections in a story that moves between the past and the present. The narration of the characters is natural, convincing, and sticks in your mind. - Vincent Dublado, Readers' Favorite She capably weaves historical details and events into the narrative and delves into cultural differences between Turk and Armenian populations, such as the treatment of women or the roles of arts and education... fast-paced and richly enhanced by Martin's depictions. - BookLife

Author Information

Cathy Burnham Martin's eclectic career path wove through recruiting, communications, television broadcasting, management, and bank organizing. An active board member and community volunteer, she received Easter Seals' David P. Goodwin Lifetime Commitment Award. This professional voice-over artist, journalist, corporate communications geek, and dedicated foodie earned numerous broadcasting awards as a television news anchor. She wrote, produced, and hosted dozens of groundbreaking documentaries, TV specials, and news reports, ranging from the Moscow Superpower Summit and the opening of the Berlin Wall to extensive coverage of New Hampshire's First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primaries. She writes articles for the GoodLiving123.com website.

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