Dear All -
I have decided to share, with friends and family, the second edition of my autobiography. The book is limited to only 200 copies and is not intended for public sale.
To obtain a copy, please contact me at [email redacted]zona.edu
You can also write to me at 1303 East University Boulevard, Suite 20992, Tucson, AZ 85718 USA.
As in the case of the first edition (2013), all proceeds from the sale of this updated and expanded book (minus the costs for printing and shipping, and the GoFundMe commission) will go to Mesrop Mashtotz Foundation – The Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Yerevan, Republic of Armenia).
You can find out more about Matenadaran (formally known as the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts), and its noble charter and mission at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matenadaran
The suggested contribution amount is 42 USD per copy if you live in the US. Otherwise, 56 USD, which will also cover international shipping costs.
The book (black and white - 6 by 9 inches - six chapters - 389 pages) will be available on May 22, 2020. Be sure to send me your full name and address so that I can send out your copy (or copies).
Thank you - Ara Philipossian
Table of contents:
Preface
Chapter One - Why this Book?
An Unassuming Gift ― My Writings to Date ― Why Now? ― One Precious Book ― Facts and Omissions ― Pronunciation of Foreign Terms.
Chapter Two - Téhrán (1962 – 1978)
Birthdays, Calendars and Political Events ― Dad and Mom ― La Famiglia ― Early Childhood ― Roots ― Flowing Robes and Respectful Greetings ― The Ghetto ― Identity Crisis ― Little Italy ― Sunday Church and Chores ― The Taxis of Téhrán ― The Breads of Téhrán ― Poets and Poetry ― Háféz of Shiráz ― Burning Down the Ghetto ― The Knives of Zanján ― Soccer ― Apples and Pedophiles ― Witness to Crimes ― Immunity ― The Magic Whistle ― The Magic Flute ― Ascending Through the Ranks ― The Science Behind Expansion Joints ― Making Filters ― Fieldwork ― Metrology and Fancy Instruments ― A Safe House ― SAVAK ― The Beginnings of the Islamic Revolution ― The Aftermath of the Massacre of Zhálé ― Coming to America ― Final Days.
Chapter Three - Boston (1978 – 1992)
Getting Settled ― High School ― Farewell to Mom ― Friends, Mendelssohn and US History ― First Summer in Boston ― Senior Year ― An Early Decision ― Hostage to Khoméini ― A Legal Mess ― The Legal Mess Becomes Messier ― Oshin ― Off To LA ― Happy Fate ― My Dear Spartan ― Helping Out ― Dad’s Dilemma and My Sheer Naïveté ― Financial Woes ― Happy Fate Returns ― Mom and Dad in the US ― Graduation and Beethoven’s Bronze Bust ― Borderline Criminal ― Shinjuku ― Drifting Apart ― Mahler to the Rescue ― Milan Kundera ― Fate Knocking at My Door ― Off to Japan ― Foolish Heart ― My Day had Finally Arrived ― The LA Vacation ― Tying the Knot ― Career Development ― A Ridiculously Tough Schedule ― The Personal Computer and My Travels Westward.
Chapter Four - Redwood Shores (1992 – 2000)
Intel ― Internal Customers ― Friends ― Chemical Mechanical Planarization ― Supplier Audits ― More Audits ― Of Rice and Diamonds ― Current State of Suppliers ― Ánoush ― Brazil vs. Italy ― Settlement Agreement ― Call to Action ― Resurrection ― Something is Outgassing! ― Ana ― Happy Birthday George! ― Exodus ― A Turn of Events ― Goodbyes.
Chapter Five - Tucson (2000 – 2013)
The Feast of Epiphany ― My New Office ― Primavera ― Finally Settled ― Intel Calling ― Progressive Thinking in an Academic Setting ― A True Wunderkind ― Old Friends to the Rescue ― Back at Intel ― The Louvre Experience ― The Many Faces of Leonardo ― Joie de Vivre Followed by a Lawsuit ― Behind Closed Doors ― An Unexpected Fiscal Victory ― Araca and the Astrologist ― BENELUX with a Stop in Paris ― Armenia ― Mártkoutyun ― A Book and Two Battles ― Germany ― Armenia Revisited ― Mártkoutyun Revisited ― Lord’s Prayer at the Monastery of the Spear ― Of Seascapes and Beheadings ― Spreading Love ― Some Advice ― The Camel that Sleeps at Every Person’s Doorstep ― Finally, With Dad ― An Inexplicable Gift ― Mom’s Memorial Service ― Dad’s Life without Mom ― Freedom is Mine ― Invitations from an Ingrate ― Farewell to an Amazing Father― A Wedding and a Funeral ― The Night Before ― Dad’s Memorial Service ― The Lawsuit.
Chapter Six - Coda
Commentaries on Marriage ― True Love ― The Happiness Yin-Yang ― Eudaemonia ― Classical Music ― Experiencing Beethoven Live ― Beethoven and Háféz ― Imperfections in the Universe ― Scattered Reflections ― Advice to my Students ― Final Words to my Sons.
I have decided to share, with friends and family, the second edition of my autobiography. The book is limited to only 200 copies and is not intended for public sale.
To obtain a copy, please contact me at [email redacted]zona.edu
You can also write to me at 1303 East University Boulevard, Suite 20992, Tucson, AZ 85718 USA.
As in the case of the first edition (2013), all proceeds from the sale of this updated and expanded book (minus the costs for printing and shipping, and the GoFundMe commission) will go to Mesrop Mashtotz Foundation – The Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Yerevan, Republic of Armenia).
You can find out more about Matenadaran (formally known as the Institute of Ancient Manuscripts), and its noble charter and mission at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matenadaran
The suggested contribution amount is 42 USD per copy if you live in the US. Otherwise, 56 USD, which will also cover international shipping costs.
The book (black and white - 6 by 9 inches - six chapters - 389 pages) will be available on May 22, 2020. Be sure to send me your full name and address so that I can send out your copy (or copies).
Thank you - Ara Philipossian
Table of contents:
Preface
Chapter One - Why this Book?
An Unassuming Gift ― My Writings to Date ― Why Now? ― One Precious Book ― Facts and Omissions ― Pronunciation of Foreign Terms.
Chapter Two - Téhrán (1962 – 1978)
Birthdays, Calendars and Political Events ― Dad and Mom ― La Famiglia ― Early Childhood ― Roots ― Flowing Robes and Respectful Greetings ― The Ghetto ― Identity Crisis ― Little Italy ― Sunday Church and Chores ― The Taxis of Téhrán ― The Breads of Téhrán ― Poets and Poetry ― Háféz of Shiráz ― Burning Down the Ghetto ― The Knives of Zanján ― Soccer ― Apples and Pedophiles ― Witness to Crimes ― Immunity ― The Magic Whistle ― The Magic Flute ― Ascending Through the Ranks ― The Science Behind Expansion Joints ― Making Filters ― Fieldwork ― Metrology and Fancy Instruments ― A Safe House ― SAVAK ― The Beginnings of the Islamic Revolution ― The Aftermath of the Massacre of Zhálé ― Coming to America ― Final Days.
Chapter Three - Boston (1978 – 1992)
Getting Settled ― High School ― Farewell to Mom ― Friends, Mendelssohn and US History ― First Summer in Boston ― Senior Year ― An Early Decision ― Hostage to Khoméini ― A Legal Mess ― The Legal Mess Becomes Messier ― Oshin ― Off To LA ― Happy Fate ― My Dear Spartan ― Helping Out ― Dad’s Dilemma and My Sheer Naïveté ― Financial Woes ― Happy Fate Returns ― Mom and Dad in the US ― Graduation and Beethoven’s Bronze Bust ― Borderline Criminal ― Shinjuku ― Drifting Apart ― Mahler to the Rescue ― Milan Kundera ― Fate Knocking at My Door ― Off to Japan ― Foolish Heart ― My Day had Finally Arrived ― The LA Vacation ― Tying the Knot ― Career Development ― A Ridiculously Tough Schedule ― The Personal Computer and My Travels Westward.
Chapter Four - Redwood Shores (1992 – 2000)
Intel ― Internal Customers ― Friends ― Chemical Mechanical Planarization ― Supplier Audits ― More Audits ― Of Rice and Diamonds ― Current State of Suppliers ― Ánoush ― Brazil vs. Italy ― Settlement Agreement ― Call to Action ― Resurrection ― Something is Outgassing! ― Ana ― Happy Birthday George! ― Exodus ― A Turn of Events ― Goodbyes.
Chapter Five - Tucson (2000 – 2013)
The Feast of Epiphany ― My New Office ― Primavera ― Finally Settled ― Intel Calling ― Progressive Thinking in an Academic Setting ― A True Wunderkind ― Old Friends to the Rescue ― Back at Intel ― The Louvre Experience ― The Many Faces of Leonardo ― Joie de Vivre Followed by a Lawsuit ― Behind Closed Doors ― An Unexpected Fiscal Victory ― Araca and the Astrologist ― BENELUX with a Stop in Paris ― Armenia ― Mártkoutyun ― A Book and Two Battles ― Germany ― Armenia Revisited ― Mártkoutyun Revisited ― Lord’s Prayer at the Monastery of the Spear ― Of Seascapes and Beheadings ― Spreading Love ― Some Advice ― The Camel that Sleeps at Every Person’s Doorstep ― Finally, With Dad ― An Inexplicable Gift ― Mom’s Memorial Service ― Dad’s Life without Mom ― Freedom is Mine ― Invitations from an Ingrate ― Farewell to an Amazing Father― A Wedding and a Funeral ― The Night Before ― Dad’s Memorial Service ― The Lawsuit.
Chapter Six - Coda
Commentaries on Marriage ― True Love ― The Happiness Yin-Yang ― Eudaemonia ― Classical Music ― Experiencing Beethoven Live ― Beethoven and Háféz ― Imperfections in the Universe ― Scattered Reflections ― Advice to my Students ― Final Words to my Sons.
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Ara Philipossian
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