Background

AUTHOR, "THE IMMIGRANTS' DAUGHTER," freelance writer

I was born in Egypt to Armenian parents. I started learning English at age 11. I am fluent in Armenian and French, and have a smattering of other languages learned through osmosis.

I worked for the United Nations in different countries in Africa. Also reported experiences to readers at home, as a sideline. Traveled extensively for leisure.

I immigrated to the USA in 1967, majored in Business Administration and was employed as an Internal Auditor for an Aerospace company for twelve years.

I wrote "The Immigrants' Daughter", a coming of age memoir on on life in Egypt. The book is considered a "page turner," "a fascinating journey through adolescence in search of oneself", and an inspiring story overall. It won a Best Books 2006 Award, was finalist in Indie Excellence 2007 Book Awards, and now won Dan Poynter's 2012 E-Book Award, in multicultural nonfiction, just like the two others.

I contribute occasional articles to newspapers, magazines, anthologies and publications online (keyword: Mary Terzian). My articles are noted for compelling human interest content, interspersed with wit and wisdom.

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