Victoria Atamian Waterman

Is your bookclub still seeking its March Women’s History themed book? “Who She Left Behind” shines a spotlight on the lesser told stories of brave women in the backdrop of the Armenian Genocide. Bonus - a free bookclub guide is available to download.
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Leading with heart For much of my adult life, leadership was something I studied, taught and practiced. It was closely tied to achievement, influence and outcomes — important and necessary measures in the workplace. Yet...

Leading with heart ♥️ may be as simple as asking, “How can I help?” ♥️💙🧡

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Birds as messengers from Heaven If you’re like me and countless others, you are spending January in a time of reflection. Whether it’s starting a New Year’s resolution, setting goals and intentions or slowing down after the holidays...

Do you believe that birds are messengers from Heaven? Read my exploration published in The Armenian Weekly. 📚💙⏳#bookskye

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My Top 10+ Books Over 10+ Years What began in 2013 as a group of friends sharing book suggestions on Facebook and tallying up their favorite reads at the end of the year evolved into a dedicated Facebook Page with over 130 readers. ...

Discover my Favorite Books for the past 10+ years!
#booksky

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What I'm Reading in 2025 If you're like me, you’ve fallen in love with countless books, only to realize later that you can’t quite remember what they were about. You recall the way they made you feel—the heartache, the excite...

Looking for book suggestions? My list has been updated through 11/24/25.

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Writing Creativity and Soul by Sue Monk Kidd.

Wow—how cool to uncover the inspirations behind Sue Monk Kidd’s writing, especially for some of my favorite books. As a reader, I loved learning how she shaped the moments, characters, and themes I’ve cherished. As a writer, I appreciated her insights and creative process.

What I'm Reading in 2025 If you're like me, you’ve fallen in love with countless books, only to realize later that you can’t quite remember what they were about. You recall the way they made you feel—the heartache, the excite...

📚💙⏳Updated through Oct 22.
SO many great books this year! Narrowing down to the top 10 is going to be challenging.
#bluesky
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HerSTORYian Tales October 2025

HerSTORYian Tales - hot off the press!
Featured articles:
🎃From Ghapama to Ghosts - The Armenian Weekly.
📚Books I’m Reading in 2025
📙Book Review of “A Week in Berlin” by Angelina Der Arakelian Dennington
🎄Celebrate Family History Month through the Holidays

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❀༻Books Worth Reading ༺❀

✦ * . * Who She Left Behind
By Victoria Atamian Waterman * . * ✦

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#HistoricalFiction #bookoftheday #mustreadbooks 💙📚
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What I'm Reading in 2025 If you're like me, you’ve fallen in love with countless books, only to realize later that you can’t quite remember what they were about. You recall the way they made you feel—the heartache, the excite...

Looking for a book to read this weekend? Follow my blog of What I’m Reading in 2025. 💙📚⏳

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So much more than a love story! Fall in love with Vanessa & Joan and their challenges as women astronauts exploring life, love, and the definition of home in the earlier days of NASA. Every page sucks you in until the culminating chapter that will leave you breathless. Highly recommend! #BookSkye 💙📚

Wow. Wild Dark Shores by Charlotte Conagahy is so unique & different. Wonder & awe of nature from a tiny powerful seed to a large magnificent whale. Deep emotions from humanity & love to grief, parenthood, & loyalty. Memorable characters. Kept me guessing until the end.
#BookSkye 💙📚

Goodreads has added “Who She Left Behind” on their esteemed book lists‼️😲
✅ Books for Genocide Project
✅ Armenian Genocide
✅ Ottoman Empire - Fiction
Honored to be included among incredible authors and subject experts❣️
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Not your typical heartwrenching WW2 book. “The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club” by Martha Hall Kelly focuses more on relationships between sisters & friends and their efforts to get books into the hands of the troops. Even with the backdrop of war, this a great summer read!
#Booksky 💙📚⏳

My reading list is now updated through June 10. Historical fiction authors include: Chris Bohjalian, Evie Woods, Barbara Davis, Chanel Cleeton, Erika Robuck, Chris Bohjalian, Zoulfa Katough, Marjan Kamali, Lois Cahall. Which have you read? 💙📚⏳#bookskye

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Vacation Destination Books Who else enjoys exploring vacation destinations through historical fiction? Whether it's a local getaway or a river cruise on the Danube, my anticipation and memories have been greatly enhanced by lea...

My Vacation Destination Book HF blog has been updated - just in time for the unofficial beginning of Summer Vacation Season! Includes Aruba, Budapest & Vienna, Paris & France, US - CA, FL, ME, MA, NYC, RI, SC.

What books would you add?

#booksky📚💙⏳

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Tradition, change and Armenian motherhood Being an Armenian mother, daughter and grandmother in America means living at a crossroads. We’re clinging to old traditions and deep faith, but at the same time, trying to find our place in a new wor...

Happy Mother’s Day to all who mother, nurture, and guide.

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Book Review | Loving Father, Bitter Son Loving Father, Bitter Son By Asbed Pogarian Published in March 2025 338 pages I picked up Loving Father, Bitter Son by Asbed Pogarian to learn more about the lesser-known stories of Ethiopian Armenian...

“Loving Father, Bitter Son” by Asbed Pogarian masterfully transports readers from the upheaval of Ethiopia’s 1974 revolution to the Armenian neighborhoods of California decades later.
#BookSky 💙📚⏳
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BREAKING NEWS‼️
The GENOCIDE EDUCATORS’ GUIDE for “Who She Left Behind” is now available as a free resource to teachers. The curriculum aligns with core standards for RI & MA, and is easily adaptable for all states. Please share with educators. Download here:
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I picked up “The House on Biscayne Bay” by Chanel Cleeton to read a historical fiction set in Miami in the 1920’s and was pleasantly surprised that it read more like a murder-mystery. It kept me guessing until the end. I recommend if you like a combo of those genres. #BookSky💙📚⏳

He reached out right away to let me know. ❤️

Books to Read for Armenian Genocide Memorial Day April 24 April is Genocide Awareness Month and a time to honor the memory of victims, raise awareness about past and ongoing genocides, and promote education and prevention efforts. Many of history’s most deva...

SHELFIE SATURDAY!
Books on my shelves about Armenian Genocide Memorial Day April 24
#BookSky 💙📚⏳🇦🇲

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Today’s leaders were yesterday’s girls Women’s History Month honors women’s contributions to society, culture and history, celebrating their achievements and promoting gender equality.  Each year, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWH...

Read the heartfelt advice from inspiring leaders in this week’s digital edition of The Armenian Weekly: Andrea Ajemian, Kathleen Sarnelli, Lia Krumian, and Kim Kalunian.
Please share, especially with the young people in your lives!

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Today’s leaders were yesterday’s girls Women’s History Month honors women’s contributions to society, culture and history, celebrating their achievements and promoting gender equality.  Each year, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWH...

Today’s Leaders were Yesterday’s Girls!
Read the heartfelt advice from inspiring leaders in this week’s edition of Armenian Weekly: Andrea Ajemian, Kathleen Sarnelli, Lia Krumian, & Kim Kalunian.
Please share, especially with the young people in your lives!

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Before visiting France, I read The Paris Wife by Paula McLain, which explores Ernest Hemingway’s life in Paris. Now, traveling to Key West, I turned to Hemingway’s Girl by Erika Robuck, about his time there. I highly recommend both to fans of HF, Hemingway, or Paris or Key West tourists
#BookSky 📚💙⏳

I read “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway to enhance an upcoming visit to Hemingway’s home. It’s about an old fisherman who embarks on a fishing journey to catch a giant marlin. Beautifully written and a great story of perseverance and humans’ relationship with nature.
#BookSky📚💙

Celebrating @chrisbohjalian.bsky.social Launch Party at Armenian Museum of America❣️💙🧡 Can’t wait to start reading The Jackal’s Mistress!
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Historical Fiction Spotlighting Resilient Women During Genocides If you're seeking historical fiction novels that portray strong women during some of history's darkest times, here’s a unique list featuring stories set against the backdrop of these genocides: Armeni...

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Check out this UNIQUE HF book list featuring resilient women during genocides: Armenian, Bosnian, Cambodian, Holocaust, Pontian Greek, Rwandan, Sudan, & Ukraine.
Ideal for Mar & April - WOMEN’S HISTORY & GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTHs.
#BookSky 📚💙⏳

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Today’s women are writing tomorrow’s history I am proud to stand with resilient Armenian women from the past, shaping tomorrow’s history together. I am also honored to work alongside today’s Armenian women writers, many of whom are preserving th...

Throwback to International Women’s Day 2024 featuring today’s women who are writing tomorrow’s history.
#BookSky 📚💙

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