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A President Grapples For His Favorite Books

by | Jan 20, 2014 | Commentary

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By KANI XULAM
20/1/2014

“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.”
—Mark Twain, What Is Man?

Turkish President Abdullah Gul grappled mightily with Mark Twain’s tricky dilemma when a military cadet dropped him a hot-potato question after he addressed them in Ankara on January 8.

“Of all the books that you have read,” queried attractive Cadet Bagci, “which are your favorites?”

Ah! This might be fascinating—far more than his tedious speech.

Curiosity devoured me! What are they? And since a lady asked, how about the First Lady’s favorite books?


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