Magda Takhtadjian's book "Rojava"

Growing up in Soviet Armenia, Nane Barseghyan leaves everything behind and travels to the Rojava region of Syrian Kurdistan in hopes of finding her real father. Nane is accompanied on her journey by her niece, journalist Alma Barseghyan. In this war-torn and violent place, the main characters are destined to serve in an all-female unit where brave women defend a land that has not seen peace for a long time. The all-female army, having gone through the most difficult trials, teaches the most important lesson: Nothing in life comes without a fight. Nane Barseghyan’s story unfolds against the backdrop of the fight against the Islamic State, Turkish troops, and the harsh reality of Syria. Magda Takhtadjian combines emotional storytelling with journalistic wit in this novel. And she creates a story about identity and love found in a war-torn region.