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Tales From the Expat Harem: Foreign Women in Modern Turkey
As the Western world struggles to comprehend the paradoxes of modern Turkey, a country both European and Asian, forward-looking yet rooted in ancient empire, a new nonfiction anthology promises to reveal its most personal nuances.
"Brilliantly woven, laugh-out-loud funny."
—The Guide Instanbul
"Expatriates in Turkey take up
the pen to fight
prejudice"
—Agence France Presse
Please join us for an evening with the editors of Tales From
the Expat Harem: Foreign Women in Modern Turkey on May 23 at 7:00
p.m. The editors of the book Anastasia M. Ashman, '86, and Jennifer
Eaton Gökmen will lead a discussion touching on cultural affairs,
travel, women's issues, the Mediterranean region and the Muslim world,
and will sign copies of their book. Turkish snacks will be served. $15.
Space is limited. To reserve your spot, email Magda Pecsenye '94 at magda.pecsenye@gmail.com or
leave
a message at 917-647-3405. To read (stellar) reviews of the book, check
out the website at http://www.expatharem.com/.
Apartment of Elizabeth Holloway, '86
350 Bleecker Street (between Charles and 10th Streets)
Apt 6E (ring buzzer no. 35 if doorman is on break)