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Rouben Simonian

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Rouben Simonian, the son of Armenian Genocide survivors, grew up in Beirut and earned a degree in architecture from the Royal Academy of Arts in Brussels. After relocating to Memphis in 1971, he spent the majority of his corporate career designing European hotels and airport facilities, later transitioning into a project management specialist in logistics and transportation. In retirement, he enjoys various hobbies, including cooking, painting, woodworking, assembling model kits, and exploring numerous creative arts.

Elize (Liz) Simonian grew up in Memphis and is a retired nurse. An avid reader, animal lover, and foodie—thanks to Rouben’s cooking—she is known among friends as a multitasking micromanager, a friend and job connector, and a ser ...more

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Uncharted Canvas: A Journey through Beirut, Brussels, and Beyond
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Birds Alive! (The Empty Nesters Book 1)

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I Adopted My Mom at the Bus Station

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A Week in Berlin: A Historical Time-Travel Journey Through Love, Memory, and Loss

by Angelina Der Arakelian - Dennington (Goodreads Author)

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Rouben Simonian rated a book it was amazing In the Unlikeliest of Places: How Nachman Libeskind Survived the Nazis, Gulags, and Soviet Communism (Life Writing Book 53) by Annette Libeskind Berkovits (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Rouben Simonian rated a book it was amazing Aftermath: Coming of Age on Three Continents. A Memoir (Holocaust Survivor True Stories) by Annette Libeskind Berkovits (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Really interesting memoir! I really enjoyed this memoir. I loved reading how she navigated in her new countries. It was a page turner for me!
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