Families

Leo Tolstoy said that while "all happy families resemble each other, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Many of us who grew up in Athens during the 1950s and 60s remember the special place that happy families played in our lives. Parents of friends in and near Athens demonstrated care and affection. We joined in family activities and felt welcome in our friend's homes. As children we had glimpses of unhappy families, too, and some of those memories linger.

This section is organized into three parts. The first includes families who followed the earliest residents listed in Community. These families were contemporary with Our Years in the Athens We Knew; many played prominent roles in our young lives. This list could be expanded to a very large number as site visitors contribute photos and comments. The second part is an extension of the first with a focus on family snapshots and portraits. The third part includes stories and memories of Athens families written by relatives or friends. These retrospective summaries provide unique perspectives on families that many of us knew. You may contribute to this page by contacting us here.