Prior of Kazachi Post

"""I wholeheartedly recommend this touching novel by E. M. Clifford to anyone seeking a profound and moving exploration of the selfless work of missionaries during devastating times. The meticulous research and vivid descriptions create an immersive experience, and you feel as though you are standing alongside the missionaries, witnessing the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of compassion."" --Eliza Minasyan, director, Jinishian Memorial Program, Presbyterian Church (USA) This remarkably researched novel brings us to an oft-neglected space in the history of American foreign missions and does so with a humane sensibility that defies received stereotypes about missionaries and missions. It is rich with historical detail, from the mundane matters of providing food and clothing for orphans in the Caucasus to the political struggles of Armenia and the Russian Revolution. This is a moving and insightful story, compelling the reader all the way through."" --Mark Valeri, distinguished professor, John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Washington University in St. Louis ""I was highly impressed by E. M. Clifford's Prior of Kazachi Post. For me, the book is particularly relevant for two reasons: first, as an Armenian whose nation experienced genocide under the Ottoman Empire, and second, as a representative of Near East Foundation (Relief) which saved many lives and created conditions for the well-being of genocide survivors. The book is a must-read; it proves the selflessness and courage of humanitarians whose most important mission is giving to and caring for others."" --Arpine Baghdoyan, country director, Near East Foundation Armenia"