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Elif Shafak is a best selling author, a political scientist and an advocate for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of expression.
In this episode Julia and Elif journey on a candid and deep conversation about Elif’s childhood in Turkey, what drew her to writing, and the lengths she’s had to go to keep telling the stories of those who are often silenced.
They also delve into Elif’s spectacular new novel There are Rivers in the Sky, and discuss why tackling the world’s water crisis is critical for the safety of women and girls.
Show notes:
Elif’s new novel There are Rivers in the Sky is published by Penguin and is available at all good book stores.
To learn more about Elif and her work go to https://www.elifsafak.com.tr/home
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elif Shafak is a best selling author, a political scientist and an advocate for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of expression.
In this episode Julia and Elif journey on a candid and deep conversation about Elif’s childhood in Turkey, what drew her to writing, and the lengths she’s had to go to keep telling the stories of those who are often silenced.
They also delve into Elif’s spectacular new novel There are Rivers in the Sky, and discuss why tackling the world’s water crisis is critical for the safety of women and girls.
Show notes:
Elif’s new novel There are Rivers in the Sky is published by Penguin and is available at all good book stores.
To learn more about Elif and her work go to https://www.elifsafak.com.tr/home
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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