Without a Country

by Ayşe Kulin

‘obedience and discipline are not the same. Obedience is unquestioning submission to authority; discipline requires adherence to certain essential rules and duties, yes, but one is permitted—nay, encouraged—to question those very rules and duties.’

Life can scatter even the closest family. What’s important is that we each find a place where we can be happy.”

What could be more precious in life than the freedom to make your own choices and your own mistakes?”