Farewell Anatolia (Modern Greek Writers)

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Summary: A masterpiece!
Review: Actually, I read this book seven years ago, in 1993. Being a Turkish and having heard enough about "never-ending" Turkish-Greek problems from both sides, it was really good to hear somebody crying out about how close we were. A "must" for young brains, both Turkish and Greek. The truth is not what the politicians tell us. Just read the book! Thank you Ms. Soteriou.

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Summary: Excellent Reading
Excellent Reading
A great history lesson
Review: An powerful narrative, that illustrates the dangers of political and economic games, telling of one of the great forgot tragidies of the 20th century which was the writing on the wall of the Holocaust.

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Summary: An excellent book about people, ethnicity, and nationalism
Review: As a Greek-American whose grandfather and grandmother were born in Proussa, Asia Minor (modern day Bursa), I read this book with great interest. It made me feel fortunate to be born in the U.S., with old world hatreds left behind. And it was great reading a Greek book where the Turks weren't described as barbarians. In fact, many of the Greek generals and political leaders came across as the real villains and buffoons. The book teaches and reminds us that people usually get along, at least until nationalism and patriotism get in the way. A great book to read, especially with the Kosovo and Bosnia and Congo in the background.