Although the book is based on true events, parts of the dialogue were created by the author. Nevertheless, Veron managed to complete the story and the book was published in 1979. It was the first time Kherdian had seen his mother cry. Discover more authors you’ll love listening to on Audible. Upon recounting the part where her mother died, Veron began to cry and had difficulty continuing. Browse David Kherdian’s best-selling audiobooks and newest titles. Kherdian recorded Veron's account as she read it out loud. Upon the request of her son, Veron Dumehjian had written an eleven-page transcript of her memories in Armenian.
The Road from Home is based on the first-person accounts of David Kherdian's mother Veron. She ultimately moved to the United States and settled in Wisconsin. There, Veron married an Armenian-American, Melkon Kherdian. Veron and her aunt were rescued by a boat and taken to Greece. She was forced to flee once more due to the Great Fire of Smyrna, when Greek and Armenian refugees were crammed into the waterfront of the city and forced into the sea. After recovering, she moved to the seaside town of Smyrna to live with her aunt. The Greco-Turkish War reached her village and Veron was gravely wounded.
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