Sophie Goldberg, Author, ‘Moons of Istanbul’; ‘The Garden of Bulgaria’
- Sophie is the author of ‘Moons of Istanbul’ and ‘The Garden of Bulgaria, and many more books.
- She’s a fellow member of the YPO.
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Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, the renowned author and YPO member Sophie Goldberg, a Mexican-born author with roots in Turkey and Bulgaria, discusses her profound literary journey, offering insight into her books Moons of Istanbul and The Garden of Bulgaria. With a rich family history tied to migration, her stories celebrate the power of cultural heritage, the challenges of adaptation, and the resilience of women migrants.
00:37- About Sophie Goldberg
- Sophie is the author of ‘Moons of Istanbul’ and ‘The Garden of Bulgaria, and many more books.
- She’s a fellow member of the YPO.
12:43- What challenges did you face in bringing this story to life and ensuring its authenticity?
- Ensuring complete authenticity while making the story engaging.
- Weaving personal narrative with historical events from Turkey and Mexico.
- Balancing historical facts with compelling storytelling to educate and captivate readers.
20:34- How did you balance the historical accuracy with storytelling in your book, ‘The Garden of Bulgaria’?
- Avoided a textbook-style narrative to keep it engaging and emotional.
- Rewrote chapters to ensure the story felt natural and not like a history lesson.
- Infused the book with gratitude, making the storytelling more heartfelt and personal.
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- Sophie is the author of ‘Moons of Istanbul’ and ‘The Garden of Bulgaria, and many more books.
- She’s a fellow member of the YPO.
