Mary Terzian

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) October 24, 2015

Mary Terzian's multicultural nonfiction memoir, "Politically Homeless - a Five-Year Odyssey . . .," published by Author House in July 2015, relates the award-winning author's travels and adventures across the globe in search of a niche where she can realize her dreams of pursuing college education.

Terzian's book reflects the universal struggles of immigrants who have lost their homeland and have to re-start life elsewhere. It unfolds her extraordinary ventures into unfamiliar territory, a journey that transforms a shy and reserved young girl into an intrepid woman. Khrushchev's demise, a crocodile meal and traveling with chickens on a commuter plane are normal hazards in her life. She returns to Leopoldville on board a flight commandeered by mercenaries! Per Kirkus Reviews "Through her own story, Terzian articulates the ways in which patriarchy, culture, bureaucracy and politics challenge but never fully derail an independent woman's ambitions. An often charming memoir that intertwines personal and political histories."

The author now lives in California and calls herself "an imported American."

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Press Release July 2016,

Hacienda Heights, CA/ Continental Who’s Who/- Mary Terzian is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Writing. Mary is an Author, Speaker, Blogger and Writer.

Inspired by the books she read as a child, Mary wanted to emulate them and leave a legacy. She has since been writing for fifty-five years. A noteworthy humanitarian with historical experiences with the Armenian genocide, Mary has contributed various articles to newspapers on and off in both Armenian and English and reported her travels through eighteen countries to her editor in Egypt.

Throughout the course of her studies, Mary earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business from California State University-Los Angeles. Prior to her move to California, upon her arrival in the United States, she studied Comparative Literature at Columbia University in New York. Writing remained her passion. Eventually she retired early from her business career to follow her calling.

Mary’s first book, The Immigrants’ Daughter, a memoir about growing up in Egypt won a Best Book 2006 Award in multicultural nonfiction. Her second book, Politically Homeless, depicting a five-year itinerant life, has elicited a request from Women of Distinction Magazine to feature her as the “Recipient of the 2016 Excellence Award,” and an announcement from the Honors Department of The International Women's Leadership Association (IWLA) that they have selected her for outstanding leadership skills, commitment to her profession and contributions to her community.

Terzian is a member of the Writers Club of Whittier. She keeps a blog at “Authorsden.com” and contributes articles to her club at “WhittierWriters.wordpress.com.” She is active on Facebook and Linked-in. For more information, please visit www.maryterzian.com