The Idle Years; Translated by Cengiz Lugal

Told by an author who believes in his people, The Idle Years is the story of the. fears, flights and returns of the individual in his struggle to find the truth as he matures into adulthood after a difficult childhood. Written by Orhan Kemal - an author who skillfully depicts "the human condition" in all of his novels -after My Father's House, The Idle Years is also the story of enlightenment... Orhan KemaTs titles are amongst those rare treasures one encounters in life. Only a few other authors can impress anil shape the reader like he does. Orhan Kemal shows us the way to gain hope and he optimistic again.