Karmic Cycle

An extremely powerful and true story of a young foreigner boy whose journey was shaped by remarkable events and fate that brought him to America. The author powerfully illustrates a time in Turkey filled with turmoil, poverty, fear of Russian aggression and the consequent alliance with the United States.

He eloquently describes why and how a society in decline can find refuge in other countries for a better life. The story captures the struggles within a culture to advance thru the eyes of himself and his many childhood friends. His elaboration of the value of community, a tight knit collectiveness for survival and industrial sacrifices. His collective experiences and journey leads him to individual dreams of his own. He beautifully captures the drift from the tight knit community for individual dreams. His will and aspirations to do better for himself and his immediate family lead him to become a sailor. Eventually, his journey leads him to America.

The story masterfully captures a bygone era of innocence that most likely reflect every immigrant experience that came to the shores of America. Their struggle, will power, sense of community, drive for individual freedom, a seed for a better future for one's self, a sense of purpose, all-encompassing in this beautifully written book.