Download or read book Forty Thorns written by Judy Ayyildiz and published by Remzi Kitabevi Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic " Forty Thorns " blends past with present in a war-torn love story that parallels the new nation during the critical years of the emerging state with its dramatic events, changes, and the universal struggle for self-determination. Protagonist, Adalet, maintains wisdom, humor, and hope despite great upheaval. What drives her? Within " Forty Thorns' " comprehensive history, Adalet's narrative crosses the Asian Steppes, the Ottoman Empire, and on through the varied lives and landscapes situated at the heart of the challenge to establish modern turkey. Her passion becomes clear; The Dream of the Republic, an astounding triumph of the last century. For the sake of the future, Adalet and her contemporaries embrace and commit their lives to Ataturk's ideals, and establish an enduring strength.