Elif Shafak: There are Rivers in the Sky

Elif Shafak, a renowned Turkish-British author known for her compelling storytelling on global issues, discusses her new novel as a "love letter to water". She reflects on the climate crisis and its impact on fresh water supply, emphasizing storytelling as a means of advocacy. Shafak shares insights from her nomadic upbringing and the strength of women in her life. Surprising listeners, she also reveals her passion for melodic death metal, illustrating how it fuels her creativity. Their poignant conversation weaves together personal and political themes.