Mersin-10, Turkey: Six Years in Northern Cyprus

An adventurous American academic travels to North Cyprus to teach at a new university. He has no idea what it will be like living and working in a country which has no official international recognition except by Turkey. All mail must be addressed to "Mersin-10, Turkey, to reach the north side of the Island. There is no internet or email. It is a lonesome existence and the mostly Turkish students are not prepared to study in English. It is a hard struggle and discouraging when the electrical power breaks down for several months. The Cyprus Problem is perpetually discussed with seemingly no possible solution in sight. The Greek and Turkish Cypriots keep playing their political games while the people seem to not care. In the politically charged atmosphere, it is treacherous and dangerous to even express one's views of the situation. Nevertheless, there are rewards and frustrations. He comes to look at the absurdity of daily life with a sense of humor in order to survive.

Author: Eddie James Girdner
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 06/30/2015
Pages: 378
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.78d
ISBN13: 9781514701416
ISBN10: 1514701413
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Educators

About the Author
Eddie James Girdner taught International Relations in the United States, Turkey and North Cyprus. He is the author of twelve books, including his memoirs of Peace Corps years in India. He enjoys swimming, travel, and writing.

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