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Mother Land

By Dmetri Kakmi
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Mother Land by Dmetri Kakmi is a memoir that delves into the author's childhood experiences on a small Turkish island during a period of political and cultural upheaval. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of growing up amidst ethnic tensions. Kakmi vividly captures the intersection of personal history and broader societal changes, offering a poignant reflection on the past.
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You might enjoy this engaging memoir if you're intrigued by stories of cultural identity and the complexities of growing up between two worlds. The author provides a vivid account of a childhood spent in Turkey, capturing the essence of personal and communal struggles in a beautifully evocative narrative. This heartfelt exploration of belonging and the search for identity offers both emotional depth and historical insight.

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Mother Land

A memoir by Melbourne writer Dmetri Kakmi about his childhood in the late 1960s on the island of Bozcaada in the Aegean sea at the entrance to the Dardanelle Straits, at a time when political tensions between Greece and Turkey were at their peak.

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ISBN: 9781920882433

Publisher: Giramondo Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 June 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Giramondo Publishing Co

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 280

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Biography & Memoir Dmetri Kakmi Non-Fiction

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