Date: April 1, Wednesday
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: Fresno State
University Business Center
A. Peters Auditorium, Rm. 191
This introspective second novel from California writer Janigian (Bloodvine) relates the tale of an agrarian Armenian-American family scrambling to survive in 1964 Fresno. Farmer Andy Demerjian, 33, is kicked off their land by his brother, Abe, after a loan scheme between them goes bad. Unable to support his wife and two young children, Andy hauls produce to L.A. until a fortuitous run-in with two entrepreneurs, one of whom Andy knows from school.
Vibrant Armenian culture is smartly stitched into the plot, including historical rancor towa rd domineering Turks. Janigian's prose provides rich detail (and then some) on agricultural life in an engrossing, satisfying tale of betrayal, feud and redemption. (Mar.)
Free Admission. Parking restrictions are relaxed in UBC Lot and Lot J.
Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Coordinator
Armenian Studies Program
5245 N Backer Ave PB4
Fresno, CA 93740-8001
Email: barlowd@csufresno.edu
ASP Office: 559-278-2669
Office: 559-278-4930
FAX: 559-278-2129
Visit the Armenian Studies Program Web Page at
http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/
Monday, March 30, 2009
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