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Elif Shafak - ‘There’s only one thing that scares me - and that’s indifference’

How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

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Navigating Relationships and Identity

In this chapter, the speaker reflects on the complexities of familial relationships and their impact on writing, exploring themes of love, abandonment, and cultural identity. They discuss the dynamic interplay between faith and doubt, emphasizing the importance of balance in understanding human behavior and character development. Additionally, the chapter touches on the unique challenges faced by immigrant authors, revealing the struggle of expressing one's voice in a new language while navigating the intricacies of the immigrant experience.

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