Reviewed by Laura H. (Reader) 4/8/2019
The cover of this book gives readers a glimpse at what is inside with its precise yet unique look. The telling of a culture and life the majority of people will not live — is revealing.
From the first page, the author has readers yearning to discover the journey this family will take.
Each section melds to form one cohesive story of a most unusual family. Writing chapters that can stand alone, make this publication perfect for people who have only a few minutes to read at a time.
Writing the events and writing the feelings using the voice of the main character allows readers the experience of feeling they are part of the scene.
This book would be enjoyed by all ages.
Reviewed by Dennis De Rose
1/5/2018
Armineh is a great storyteller. She has written a great fictionalized memoir of her earlier life in Iran as a young girl,an Armenian Christian at that. Thank you Armineh. Check it out in Amazon today especially if you’ve ever wondered what it was like to live the life of a young faithful Christian girl in a country that does not look too kindly toward them. The story has all the ingredients of a page-turner,although it’s not a thriller. The attraction was,for me, that it was different,something I’d never read about before. The Iranian culture is so foreign to most of us. This book tells it like it is and was. Armineh leaves nothing out. It`s a story of family,faith,love,good times,bad times,childhood adventures,trips to other lands,romance and more. Armineh, please keep writing. You still have another story to tell!
Reviewed by Laura H. (Reader) 4/8/2019
Unusual and Refreshing are the words I would use to describe this book.
From the first word readers are going to be sucked into this most unusual story. I felt as though I could imagine myself in this incredible setting.
Readers want to see what adventures will happen and can’t put the book down until the end.
The intriguing storyline moves right along in a cohesive and understandable way.
REVIEWED BY: ”JANUARY GRAY
Heaven, which is the exact replica of earth, sets out looking for Georges Bizet – the 19th century composer. Bizet died of broken heart after a disasterous and unjust reception of his premier of the Opera Carmen by Parisian critics. However, after his death, Opera Carmen becomes very popular. Martha wishes to find Bizet and let him know about his fame after his death on earth. While searching for Georges Bizet on Planet Heaven, Martha confronts some difficulties, which need to be solved.
When faithful churchgoer Martha arrives late for Sunday services, she can’t figure out why her husband, children, and grandchildren won’t talk to her. It isn’t until the spirit of her beloved but long-dead uncle appears and tells her that she’s at a funeral—her own.
Martha follows her uncle to her new eternal home: Planet Heaven. Unlike various religions’ conceptions of the afterworld, Planet Heaven is pretty similar to Earth.
In the company of her wise uncle and a favorite childhood pet, Martha travels through Planet Heaven. Once in Paris, she sets out on the city streets to find her favorite composer, Georges Bizet. She wants to tell the composer of the famous opera Carmen that despite his long suffering in life, he finally made it big after he died.
Full of adventure, humor, and heart, this madcap tale about living life after death features an ensemble of zany, lovable characters in the vivid and fully imagined world of Planet Heaven.
Reviewed by Edward Phillips
10/24/2017
Clever lady. Fun setting for a book, fun romp in search of Bizet. Why not have a little fun with the afterlife? Good for you!
