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The Happiness of Blond People

by Elif Shafak

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First published: 2011
Pages: 26

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Elif Shafak’s “The Happiness of Blond People” is an insightful essay that delves into the themes of immigration, multiculturalism, and the experiences of Muslims in Europe. It’s a personal reflection on the perils of identity. The narrative is triggered by a conversation overheard at an airport, prompting Shafak to question whether northern Europeans are truly happier. The book uses the real-life experiences of immigrants to explore these topics. As a Penguin Short, it’s designed to be consumed during a long commute or a short journey.

About the author

Elif Shafak

Born in Strasbourg to Turkish parents, raised partly in Ankara and Madrid, and writes in both Turkish and English, which she has said produces two slightly different writers. The Forty Rules of Love braids a contemporary American housewife's story with the meeting of Rumi and Shams of Tabriz.