Apr 9, 2023
In this episode, Simone interviews Burak Yilmaz from Turkey who shares his story of imprisonment, torture and poverty on the route to freedom.
In 2002
Burak Yilmaz was thrown into a Turkish prison for publishing a
Sex in the City-style book about the underground gay community
within the Islamic-run country.
After years of torture, Burak was released and he
immediately fled to New York City where he endured homelessness,
racism, and sexual abuse on the way to becoming a registered
nurse.
His upcoming book, If My Mother Never Left, is a continuation of
his heroic story. He truly believes that if he can make it through
all of the misery he's endured, you can do anything too.
In this episode, Burak discusses:
- the release of his first book in Turkey and subsequent arrest, imprisonment, and release
- his journey to the United States
- learning English and overcoming cultural challenges
- meeting his mother and learning the story surrounding his birth and abandonment
- his career accomplishments and the release of his second book, "If My Mother Never Left"
- If interested, you can find his book on Amazon.com or at his website Burak212.com
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