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M. A. Whitten

    An Island in Istanbul
    • An Island in Istanbul

      At Home on Heybeliada

      • 200pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      An American couple's impulsive decision to buy a house on one of Istanbul's Princes' Islands leads first to a series of encounters with architects, bureaucrats, workmen, and disapproving friends and family...but finally to a new life infused with the sense of joy and contentment known as KEYIF. This small island close to the heart of Istanbul emerges as a microcosm of Turkey's deep traditions and rapid modernization. M.A. Whitten's book is an affectionate and insightful look at today's Turks and what makes them and their country so delightful.

      An Island in Istanbul