Away is good – actually as good as home

Journalist and author Ece Temelkuran fled Turkey a decade ago due to threats from the regime, embarking on a life in exile. In her autobiographical book, "Stranger Nation: A Home for the Displaced," she posits that her experience as a refugee is not unique but a premonition of a future awaiting a majority of the global population.

Temelkuran asserts in the book, "I am you in the future." This bold statement frames her personal journey as a harbinger of widespread displacement to come. The book delves into the complexities of living without a homeland, exploring the emotional and societal implications of forced migration.

Anders Q Björkman, reviewing the book for Svenska Dagbladet, describes Temelkuran's perspective as cosmopolitan. He finds her outlook refreshing, suggesting that her exploration of displacement and the future of migration offers a valuable, albeit stark, vision.

"Stranger Nation" is published by Ordfront förlag and translated by Nika Abiri. The book is presented as a biographical account, offering insights into Temelkuran's personal narrative while extrapolating broader societal trends and potential futures.