In 1991, I heard well-known photojournalist, Ed Kashi speak about his long-term photographic stories that evolve over time, even years. This approach to photojournalism deeply inspired and appealed to me. After moving to Türkiye in 2002, I took this idea and entered into what became a seven-year project of photographing the people of a Turkish Alevi village.

     The photography in this book explores the wide range of meanings of common humanity and how we are more alike than we are different. 

     Thank you for joining me in bringing this book to life—for your support on the Kickstarter—and becoming part of a story that proves understanding begins when we really see each other.

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