Markarian, Zagheek: - Zagheek Markarian lives in Toronto, Canada, but spent a part of her youth as an Armenian living in Iraq. She grew up in Europe, mainly in London, U.K., and spent a stint in the U.A.E. She works in education and documents historical events. She holds pride in her family, heritage, and cultural history. With this background and to offer her daughters a historical account of their heritage, she was inspired to write this book.