Tag Archives: Turkish American

Karagöz puppets in Pansyland: M’lady and the puppets review Perking the Pansies: Jack and Liam Move to Turkey

Posted on January 16, 2012 by lizcameron

Earlier this month, I wrote about Elif Şafak, the Turkish author who in her brilliant talk on the politics of fiction also addressed the importance of sharing and feeling stories in ways that allow for the crossing of cultures and … Continue reading →

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On stories – and on being human

Posted on January 8, 2012 by lizcameron

For the last three days, I have written about soldiers and stories – and surely – soldiers come by stories through the everyday living of their lives just like we all do.  We heard about my grandfathers, my uncle and … Continue reading →

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Elif Şafak on stories as wall-breakers: Crossing circles, moving between

Posted on January 3, 2012 by lizcameron

Today’s post is written to honor the power of storytelling – and specifically stories that cross circles, move between spaces (or ghettos) and break down walls. Let me start with the circles. My students often come up to me and … Continue reading →

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