Another Story teller

Elif Shafak

What a powerful speaker, sensuous, inspiring, and so rooted. The message she gives us is that of breaking barriers within our minds.
Please do watch the entire presentation. It is mind blowing.

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  1. Natarajan VenkatasubramanianJuly 27, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks for the video. Its really a good one.

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  2. PrernaJuly 28, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Gosh! She is one amazing writer. If you get the chance please do read the Bastard of Istanbul. What a book!

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