Betrayed Armenia

"Betrayed Armenia" by Diana Agabeg Apcar is a record of real events focusing on the terrible massacres against Armenians, especially around the Armenian Massacres of April 1909. It shows the pain that Armenians experienced while under Ottoman rule. The story wants to teach people about the long history of unfair treatment towards Armenians and their fight to continue living and have freedom. The book starts by explaining that the Young Turks planned the Armenian Massacres, even though people used to think Abdul Hamid was the only one to blame. Apcar talks about how smart and hardworking Armenians are and how much they care about their country, especially given the oppression they faced for so long. The writing feels urgent, asking Christian countries to step in and stop more massacres because the Armenians are powerless against the cruelty. Apcar wonders why European countries are letting this suffering go on.