Black Milk is the affecting and beautifully written memoir on motherhood and writing by Turkey's bestselling female writer Elif Shafak
Sometimes the only thing it deserves is forgiveness
explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection with God
Using Gummere's translation from the early twentieth century
Shortlisted for the Guardian first book award and longlisted for the Orwell Prize
The Island of Missing Trees "Interactive & activity books & packs"NewuploadApr Black Milk is the affectingElif Shafak Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. The taverna is the only place that Kostas and Defne can meet in secret, hidden beneath the blackened beams from which hang garlands of garlic and chilli peppers, creeping honeysuckle, and in the centre, growing through a cavity in the roof, a fig tree. The fig tree witnesses their hushed, happy meetings; their silent, surreptitious