The Guardian Australia ·general ·4 hours ago

Journalist Suzy Hansen explores Turkey's political shift through Istanbul neighborhood and Syrian

American journalist Suzy Hansen's "From Life Itself" traces Turkey's political transformation through the Istanbul neighborhood of Karagümrük, where an influx of Syrian refugees sparked nationalist backlash. Hansen documents daily life under Erdoğan's rule, featuring residents including market owner Hüseyin and Syrian refugee Tarik. The book reveals how ordinary people experience authoritarianism and nativist politics with wider global relevance.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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