A compelling and insightful exploration of the diverse ethnic and cultural groups of Turkey, based on the author's experiences living among them for twenty years. With vivid descriptions and captivating anecdotes, this book provides a unique and valuable perspective on the complex issues of race, ethnicity, and identity in one of the world's most fascinating regions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.