The Hawk

A Memoir of Heritage, Resilience, and Hope

The inspiring true story of Shahen Guiragossian, whose journey from the legacy of the Armenian Genocide to the pursuit of the American dream reveals the enduring power of perseverance, hope, and the human desire to hold onto the people who matter most.

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Themes That Endure

  • Discover the traditions, values, and history that shaped Shahen’s life and continue to inspire future generations.

  • Witness one man’s determination to keep moving forward through adversity, loss, and life’s unexpected turns.

  • Find reminders that even the most difficult seasons can lead to gratitude, healing, and new beginnings.

  • A heartfelt reflection on the people we cherish and the lifelong desire to hold onto the connections that matter most.

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Journey through The Hawk wherever life takes you. Whether you’re commuting, walking, or relaxing at home, the audiobook brings Shahen’s memoir to life one chapter at a time.

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Also available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle eBook.

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Still Searching

After a lifetime of building a career, raising a family, and doing everything he believed he was meant to do, one question remained: Was it enough?

Coming August 2026, Never Settled: Reflections on a Life Still Searching is Shahen Guiragossian’s most personal memoir yet. Through reflections on family, friendship, regret, purpose, time, and loss, he explores the unsettling realization that understanding often arrives long after the moments that shape us—and that the search for meaning doesn’t end simply because we’ve grown older.

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