Elif Shafak

Elif Shafak

Country

Turkey

Occupation

Writer

Notable Achievements

Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Description

Author who has published 15 best-selling fiction books including 'Pinhan' (1988), 'Bit Palas' (2002), 'The Bastard of Istanbul' (2006), and 'Honour' (2013). Political commentator and contributor to several newspapers in Turkey and internationally, including The Guardian and The New York Times. Recipient of numerous awards for her work. Women’s rights, LGBT rights and freedom of speech advocate. Founding member of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and a former Vice President of the Royal Society of Literature. Recipient of numerous awards for her work. Bisexual.

See Also

• Bisexual Activists
• LGBTQ Individuals Who Have Received France's Highest Honours

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.elifsafak.com.tr/home
• http://www.elifsafak.us/en/
• https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6542440.Elif_Shafak
• https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/elif-shafak-bisexual/#gs.C5viYso
• https://www.ted.com/talks/elif_shafak_the_politics_of_fiction