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Author: Nermin Yıldırım Publisher: Anthem Press ISBN: 1785275836 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 364
Book Description
This is a work written by a very young writer who displays infinite maturity in terms of her ability to delve into the deepest recesses of character and make it possible to understand, for example, a grasping social upstart and a wife abuser, yet, at the same time, alongside the wisdom and comprehension that would befit a psychologist, there shines a lively wit and, despite so many bleak realities, a youthful zest for life. It is a novel that touches raw nerves, that shocks, intrigues, cries out against injustice and engages the reader’s attention from the first page to the last.
Author: Nermin Yıldırım Publisher: Anthem Press ISBN: 1785275836 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 364
Book Description
This is a work written by a very young writer who displays infinite maturity in terms of her ability to delve into the deepest recesses of character and make it possible to understand, for example, a grasping social upstart and a wife abuser, yet, at the same time, alongside the wisdom and comprehension that would befit a psychologist, there shines a lively wit and, despite so many bleak realities, a youthful zest for life. It is a novel that touches raw nerves, that shocks, intrigues, cries out against injustice and engages the reader’s attention from the first page to the last.
Author: Avedis Hadjian Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1786733714 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 596
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It has long been assumed that no Armenian presence remained in eastern Turkey after the 1915 massacres. As a result of what has come to be called the Armenian Genocide, those who survived in Anatolia were assimilated as Muslims, with most losing all traces of their Christian identity. In fact, some did survive and together with their children managed during the last century to conceal their origins. Many of these survivors were orphans, adopted by Turks, only discovering their `true' identity late into their adult lives. Outwardly, they are Turks or Kurds and while some are practising Muslims, others continue to uphold Christian and Armenian traditions behind closed doors. In recent years, a growing number of `secret Armenians' have begun to emerge from the shadows. Spurred by the bold voices of journalists like Hrant Dink, the Armenian newspaper editor murdered in Istanbul in 2007, the pull towards freedom of speech and soul-searching are taking hold across the region. Avedis Hadjian has travelled to the towns and villages once densely populated by Armenians, recording stories of survival and discovery from those who remain in a region that is deemed unsafe for the people who once lived there. This book takes the reader to the heart of these hidden communities for the first time, unearthing their unique heritage and identity. Revealing the lives of a peoples that have been trapped in a history of denial for more than a century, Secret Nation is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide in the very places where the events occurred.
Author: Sylvia Bishop Publisher: Scholastic UK ISBN: 1407186566 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 193
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When Max is sent to Istanbul to stay with her boring Great Aunt-Elodie, little does she expect to be plunged into a thrilling nighttime adventure across Europe. Max must find her feet in a whirling world of would-be diamond smugglers, thieves and undercover detectives. Will she discover the real diamond thief before they reach their destination?
Author: Mina Seckin Publisher: Catapult ISBN: 1646221605 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 369
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This wry and visceral debut novel follows a young Turkish-American woman who, rather than grieving her father's untimely death, seeks treatment for a stubborn headache and grows obsessed with a centuries-old theory of medicine. "[A] humane and refreshingly astringent novel." —Lauren LeBlanc, The New York Times Book Review Twenty-year-old Sibel thought she had concrete plans for the summer. She would care for her grandmother in Istanbul, visit her father’s grave, and study for the MCAT. Instead, she finds herself watching Turkish soap operas and self-diagnosing her own possible chronic illness with the four humors theory of ancient medicine. Also on Sibel’s mind: her blond American boyfriend who accompanies her to Turkey; her energetic but distraught younger sister; and her devoted grandmother, who, Sibel comes to learn, carries a harrowing secret. Delving into her family’s history, the narrative weaves through periods of political unrest in Turkey, from military coups to the Gezi Park protests. Told with pathos and humor, Sibel’s search for strange and unusual cures is disrupted as she begins to see how she might heal herself through the care of others, including her own family and its long-fractured relationships.
Author: Juliet Marillier Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0375891439 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 450
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FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact—a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers. It’s the only remnant of a lost, pagan cult. But no sooner have they arrived when it becomes clear they may be playing at a dangerous game. A colleague and friend of Paula’s father is found murdered. There are rumors of Cybele’s cult reviving within the very walls of Istanbul. And most telling of all, signs have begun to appear to Paula, urging her to unlock Cybele’s secret. Meanwhile, Paula doesn’t know who she can trust in Istanbul, and finds herself drawn to two very different men. As time begins to run out, Paula realizes they may all be tied up in the destiny of Cybele’s Gift, and she must solve the puzzle before unknown but deadly enemies catch up to her. . . .
Author: Ümmühan Yaşar Publisher: Ümmühan Yaşar ISBN: Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 260
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"An award-winning novel written in the genre of fantasy, science fiction, and mystery" A Writer shares the mysterious events that happen to him with his readers. The Writer happens to find an elderly woman lying unconscious on the sidewalk, takes her to the hospital, but later leaves her in the hospital room and returns to Bodrum unhappily. He doesn't receive the attention he expects from publishing houses. The doctor, nurses, and patients all love and take care of the old woman. Later, the government takes responsibility for her and places her in a nursing home, where she is also loved. However, the director of the nursing home becomes suspicious of the woman. Meanwhile, the Writer is unable to write the desired work. Moreover, he cannot be reunited with his beloved soulmate. The old woman holds the power to solve all his troubles, but the Writer is unaware of this. However, the Writer's destiny is about to change, and the old woman calls him towards herself. Initially, the Writer tries to resist but eventually gives in. He decides to embark on a journey towards Istanbul. During the journey, he sees suspenseful and mysterious events in his dreams, not realizing that they are actually happening in reality. The elderly woman he mysteriously encountered is not who he thought she was. She holds secrets. She is summoning the Writer for his true mission. In fact, the Writer is one of the missing members of a secret society.
Author: Nermin Yıldırım
Author: Nermin Yıldırım
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