Description
As a child in Tripoli, Lebanon, Varoujan Altebarmakian watched a devastating flood swallow his family's home. His mother carried him through the rising water to safety. Decades later, he would help other families find homes of their own.
Between those two moments lies an extraordinary life.
From the Armenian schools of Lebanon to the hospitals of America, from the operating room to the altar of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Varoujan's journey is one of hardship, faith, perseverance, and an unwavering sense of responsibility toward others.
He became a respected physician, a leader in California's healthcare system, and a devoted servant of his church. Through his humanitarian work and leadership of the Kynarik Clara Markosian Foundation, he has helped transform generosity into tangible change, supporting families, children, patients, students, and Armenian communities across continents.
But this is not simply a biography of professional achievement or philanthropy.
It is the story of a man who learned, through loss and displacement, that another person's suffering can never be someone else's concern.
Written with intimacy and historical depth, this book explores the quiet strength of compassion, the enduring power of faith, and the choices that give a human life its meaning.
Some people spend their lives building success. Others spend theirs making life possible for someone else.
Details
Publisher - Yerevan Online Publishers
Language - Armenian
Case Bound - PPC
Author(s) -
Published Date - 2026-10-12
ISBN - 9665848000134
Dimensions - 19.7 x 13.2 x 1.0 cm
Page Count - 142
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