New e-book: My Compatriot, Vahan Totovents

In 1920s Chicago, an Armenian merchant encounters a compatriot in his shop who, looking exhausted and destitute, asks for help. Their short journey to the hospital reveals not only the hardship and loneliness of an emigrant’s life, but also how deceptive a person’s appearance can be. The story invites reflection on the bonds between compatriots, compassion, dignity, and the dangers of judging people too hastily.