Author pens new historical novel that traces European and Ottoman-Turkish Jewish history
WASHINGTON, D.C (MMD Newswire) April 29, 2009 -- Farewell Homeland by Fuat Andic is the tale of a Jewish family exiled from Spain and that family's settlement in Turkey.
Andic tells the story of Dr. Ben Naum, who, in 1492, was expelled from Granada, Spain, and took refuge in the seaport city of Salonika, Turkey. The author gives an account of Naum's family and its descendants over centuries and their extermination with the German occupation of Salonika during World War II. Although fictional, the novel's main character is similar to many Jews who have been forced to leave their homes because of their faith, states Andic.
Inspired by his historical studies on Jews, Spain and Spanish literature, Andic details accounts of discrimination and genocide and contrasts them with Ottoman tolerance. He dedicates the book to those who were forced to leave their homes due to differences in thought, faith and race.
Writing to show the sacrifices and hardships many experienced beginning in the 15th century, Andic hopes Farewell Homeland will appeal to those interested in the Holocaust and others who have felt the pangs of discrimination. He intends his book to be as informative as it is enlightening.
For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at andic@att.net. Farewell Homeland is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
Fuat Andic was born and educated in Turkey. He is the author of several articles and books published both in Turkey and in the United States. He received degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Edinburgh. A retired professor, he currently lives with his wife in Washington, D.C.
MEDIA CONTACT
Fuat Andic
Email: andic@att.net
Phone: (202) 362-7610
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