Title
The Road To Home: My Life And Times
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In This Humorous, Learned, And Moving Memoir, Vartan Gregorian Recounts His Journey From An Impoverished Childhood As A Christian Armenian In Muslim Tabriz To Cultured Citizen Of The World.Gregorian'S Odyssey Begins In An Obscure Poor Quarter Of A Provincial City (Thought By Some To Be The Location Of The Garden Of Eden). Childhood Centered On His Brilliant, Beloved, Illiterate Grandmother Who Taught Him So Much, The Beauty Of Church, School, American Movies, And The Larger World He Read About In His Borrowed Books.From There, He Continues On To A Beirut Lyce, Stanford University, And The Presidencies Of The New York Public Library, Brown University, And Carnegie Corporation.Like Jimmy Carter In An Hour Before Daylight, And In The Tradition Of Nabokov, Jill Ker Conway, And V. S. Naipaul, He Tells Us That Education Is An Openness To Everything And Describes His Public And Private Life As One Education After Another. This Is A Love Story About Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Road to Home: My Life and Times'? A: The main theme of the memoir revolves around Vartan Gregorian's journey from a challenging childhood in Tabriz to becoming a cultured individual, emphasizing the importance of education and personal growth.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author is Vartan Gregorian, a notable scholar and former president of prestigious institutions such as the New York Public Library and Brown University.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Road to Home'? A: 'The Road to Home' is a memoir that combines humor, education, and personal narrative, detailing Gregorian's life experiences and reflections.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Road to Home' published? A: The book was published on May 7, 2004.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Road to Home' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in immigrant stories? A: Yes, the book falls under the category of Emigrants & Immigrants, making it suitable for readers interested in such narratives.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Vartan Gregorian? A: Readers can expect a humorous, learned, and moving writing style, reflecting Gregorian's unique life experiences and insights.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or photographs? A: There is no indication that 'The Road to Home' includes illustrations or photographs; it primarily focuses on the written narrative.
- Q: Is 'The Road to Home' available in other editions? A: Yes, there are multiple editions, including a reprint edition.