A Tale of Survival and New Beginnings William Planes’ book, “Platanides: Through The Eye of The Storm,” chronicles the incredible journey of the Platanides family from Smyrna to America. This article explores their story of survival, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. Fleeing Smyrna: A Family’s Escape The Destruction of Smyrna […]

A Historical Overview of the Greek and Armenian Genocide William Planes’ book, “Platanides: Through The Eye of The Storm,” provides a personal perspective on the Greek and Armenian genocide, a tragic event that claimed countless lives. This article delves into the historical context of the genocide as depicted in the book. The Genocide of

Faith as a Source of Strength In “Platanides: Through The Eye of The Storm,” author William Planes illustrates how faith played a crucial role in his family’s survival during some of the darkest periods in history. This article explores the central theme of faith in the book and its impact on the Platanides family.

A Curated List of Books for the History Enthusiast William Planes, the author of “Platanides: Through The Eye of The Storm,” shares his top book recommendations for readers interested in history, faith, and resilience. These books provide a deeper understanding of the historical events that shaped the world and the power of faith in

A Journey Through History and Faith William Planes’ book, “Platanides: Through The Eye of The Storm,” is a poignant recount of survival, resilience, and unwavering faith. This historical memoir explores the life of a Christian boy born in Asia Minor in 1908 and the harrowing experiences his family endured during the Greek and Armenian

A Foundation of Faith Greek Orthodox Roots The Greek Orthodox Christian Faith played a crucial role in William Planes’ upbringing. His father, who escaped and survived the 1922 genocide of Greek Orthodox Christians in Asia Minor, instilled in him the importance of faith and its values. Educational and Military Journey From University to Navy After

Career Shift Leaving Public Practice After several years of practicing as a CPA, William Planes left public practice to start a firm that developed into one that specialized in buying struggling businesses, reorganizing them, and reselling them. Philanthropic Endeavours Utilizing Gains for Good Planes used the gains from his business investments to fund various philanthropic

The Early Life of William Planes Decendent of Refugee Beginnings Many early Christians travelled to Asia Minor to escape persecution in Jerusalem. Over time, Asia Minor became a significant site for the spread and survival of Christianity. However, the area experienced severe persecution, especially during World War I, the Greco-Turkish War, and the Genocide of

“Platanides: Through the Eye of the Storm” is the true story of his father, Panayiotis Platanides who, at 14, survived the genocide of Greek Christians in 1922 Asia Minor. The story explores the power of the Greek Orthodox faith that helped him and his family overcome and move beyond the atrocities they faced. “I felt