{"product_id":"destiny-of-dreams-time-is-dear-paperback","title":"Destiny of Dreams: Time Is Dear - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCathy Burnham Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinking 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, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDestiny of Dreams: Time Is Dear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eall-too-common story for every culture that has suffered at the hands of intolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMemoirs and history books relay the tragic stories of mass-deportations and annihilation of Armenians. The starting point for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDestiny of Dreams: Time Is Dear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is sadly familiar. However, sharing the \u003cstrong\u003eArmenian genocide\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ein current times of rising violence and divisive politics the themes ring with eerie parallels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784655044896,"sku":"9781939220578","price":17.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/46796c6d9eadf29ca74a2511c3a552a6.webp?v=1780606597","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/destiny-of-dreams-time-is-dear-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}