SHE LIVED TO TELL IBD

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'She Lived to Tell'áis a poignant journey into the untold history of exiles, migrations, and silent sufferings in the Balkans during the transformative years of World Wars I and II. At the heart of this captivating narrative is the remarkable life ofáMiriam Saltiel Friedmann, affectionately known as 'Mimica'.Set amidst the Bulgaria-Greece-Turkey triangle, MimicaâÇÖs family becomes an integral part of TurkeyâÇÖs recent history, entwined with the echoes of the Ottoman EmpireâÇÖs beating heart. Amid GreeceâÇÖs declaration of independence and the rise of Bulgarian guerrilla organizations, MimicaâÇÖs family adventure unfolds, echoing the unyielding spirit of the region.The shadows of World War II cast a grim pallor, but TurkeyâÇÖs compassionate 'prudent policy' extends hope to Jewish immigrants fleeing Nazi persecution.Through the pages, the captivating city of Salonica comes alive, once a sanctuary for Sephardic Jews escaping SpainâÇÖs forced immigration.Through candid narrations, MimicaâÇÖs unwavering spirit and acceptance of lifeâÇÖs tragedies shine, inspiring readers with tales of heroism, love, and resilience. 'SheáLived to Tell' interweaves ordinary emotions with extraordinary events, preserving theáindomitable human spirit passed down through generations.With each page, MimicaâÇÖs extraordinary journey unfolds,áa testament to the poweráof oral history, a gift from the past that imparts meaning and wisdom to our present.Suzan Nana Tarablusáwas born in Istanbul. She graduated from the Arnavutköy American College for Girls and studied American Language and Literature at Istanbul University. During the years 1995-1997, she was the first professional editor-in-chief ofáŞalom Newspaper. Her research and travel articles have been published ináŞalom Magazineáwhere she has also been working as the editor-in-chief since 2016. She is the author of four other books,áBir Sabah GalataâÇÖdaáUyandımá(One Morning I Woke Up at Galata),áÃçek Kayıkúı BalatâÇÖaá(Boatman row to Balat!),áKuşaktan kuşağa Kuzguncuk yolculuğumá(My Kuzguncuk journey through generations) andáBaba bize neden Dönme diyorlar?á(Daddy why do they call us Dönmeh?) all published by Varlık Yayıncılık. She has been a member of the Press Council since 2020 and is the mother of two sons, Eyal and Eytan.