7am Read This: The Multiple Belongings of Elif Shafak
Jan 2, 2025
Elif Shafak, an award-winning British-Turkish novelist, discusses her latest work, 'There are Rivers in the Sky,' which explores the journey of a drop of water across time. She interweaves personal narratives with themes of identity and climate, advocating for a deeper connection with nature. The conversation highlights the power of storytelling in immigrant families, revealing how cultural silences affect memory. Shafak also shares insights on balancing research with creativity, emphasizing the importance of oral traditions and the fluidity of identity in literature.
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