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Elif Shafak on the urgent power of storytelling

The TED Interview

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Embracing Identity and Spirituality

This chapter explores the speaker's personal journey of coming out as bisexual during a TED Talk, reflecting on the contrasting societal reactions. It discusses the complexities of identity within Muslim communities and emphasizes the importance of mystical traditions across religions, advocating for a deeper connection to spirituality over rigid adherence to dogma.

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