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What I Learned About Love and Life from a Syrian Kurdish Refugee in Istanbul

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On My Eye: What I Learned of Love Life from a Syrian Kurdish Refugee in Istanbul
On My Eye: What I Learned of Love & Life from a Syrian-Kurdish Refugee in Istanbul
by Laureen Jordan

4.6 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 886 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 125 pages
Lending : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported

I met Amina in Istanbul, where she had fled after escaping the war in Syria. She was a young woman, just 22 years old, but she had already experienced more than most people do in a lifetime.

Amina's family was everything to her. They were the people who had supported her through the darkest days of her life, and they were the ones who gave her hope for the future. When she was forced to leave Syria, she was heartbroken to leave them behind. But she knew that she had to do what was best for her family, and that meant finding a safe place for them to live.

Amina's journey to Istanbul was long and difficult. She had to travel through dangerous territory, and she was often afraid for her life. But she never gave up hope. She kept going, because she knew that she had to find a way to safety for her family.

When Amina finally arrived in Istanbul, she was exhausted and alone. She didn't know anyone in the city, and she didn't speak the language. But she was determined to make a new life for herself and her family.

Amina found a job as a cleaner, and she started to learn Turkish. She also met other Syrian refugees, who helped her to adjust to her new life. Slowly but surely, Amina began to rebuild her life in Istanbul.

I met Amina through a friend, and I was immediately struck by her strength and resilience. She had been through so much, but she never gave up hope. She was always positive and upbeat, and she always had a smile on her face.

I got to know Amina over the next few months, and I learned so much from her. She taught me about the importance of love, family, and resilience. She also taught me about the power of hope.

Amina's story is an inspiration to me. She is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. She is also a reminder that we are all connected, and that we should always help those in need.

I am grateful for the opportunity to have met Amina. She has taught me so much about love, life, and the human spirit. She is a true inspiration, and I am proud to call her my friend.

On My Eye: What I Learned of Love Life from a Syrian Kurdish Refugee in Istanbul
On My Eye: What I Learned of Love & Life from a Syrian-Kurdish Refugee in Istanbul
by Laureen Jordan

4.6 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 886 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 125 pages
Lending : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
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On My Eye: What I Learned of Love Life from a Syrian Kurdish Refugee in Istanbul
On My Eye: What I Learned of Love & Life from a Syrian-Kurdish Refugee in Istanbul
by Laureen Jordan

4.6 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 886 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 125 pages
Lending : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
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