The Journey of Tears — M.I. Quandour

The Deported is more than just a chronicle of a terrible and forgotten crime against humanity. It's a gripping tale of human will that both shakes and reinforces the reader's faith in humanity… creates a comprehensive tale of human passions, and…the struggle of a noble people to preserve their homeland and way of life.

In the scenes of Circassian life, Quandour skillfully combines the often difficult-to-understand customs of the Circassians with touching, human dialogue that brings them to life in a truly moving way. Quandour's portrayal of the Russians is vivid and broad. While he describes (some) historical figures as brutal and often inhuman tools of Russian imperialism, other Russians are shown struggling with their consciences as the deportations of Circassia progresses.