There are moments in life when everything could have gone differently. Moments when giving up would have been easier. Moments when the past could have defined the future. But sometimes, a single decision changes everything. I am proud to announce that my new book, I Chose Forward: Turning Hardship into Strength, is coming soon. This book is not just about where my life began — it is about the choices I made along the way. From losing my father at the age of two to growing up

SHADOWS ACROSS THE LINE VOICES OF THE DISPLACED by Senol Tasdelen ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 17, 2025 A colorful and stirring assemblage of firsthand immigration accounts. A collection of migration stories from around the world. Tasdelen begins his book with some sobering numbers from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees: In 2024, over 123 million people sought refuge after being displaced from their homes. Thousands of people, including many children, die every day from exposu

January 24, 2026 The power of youth in co-creating education Youth make up more than half of the global population and are a powerful engine for innovation, social change and sustainable development. Yet many still face persistent barriers that hold them back from shaping the future they want — from poverty and inequality to limited access to quality education and decent work. Because their lives and opportunities are directly shaped by education, young people must be active

Goodreads Giveaway Results — Running in the Dark I’m excited to share that our Goodreads Giveaway has officially wrapped up, and the results are in! 2,139 readers entered the giveaway 1,936 readers added Running in the Dark to their “Want to Read” shelf 20 readers won a free copy of the book Congratulations to all the winners — your books will be on their way shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered, shared, and supported this journey. Your enthusiasm means more than you

Shadows Across The Line Is Now Published: A Dream, A Journey, A Promise Today, I’m proud to share a milestone that has taken years of heart, research, and dedication: Shadows Across The Line is officially published. This book is more than pages and ink. It is a collection of real human stories—stories told by people who once had to leave everything behind. Their courage, their pain, and their hope have shaped me deeply.Writing this book was not easy; listening to these storie

🎁 Goodreads Giveaway: Win a Signed Copy of Running in the Dark! I’m thrilled to announce that my memoir, Running in the Dark , is now part of an official Goodreads Giveaway !This is your chance to win a free, signed copy of my book — a deeply personal story about resilience, hope, and the human spirit. Running in the Dark is more than a memoir. It’s a journey through moments of loss, courage, and transformation — a reminder that even in the darkest times, determination an

Every book begins with a spark — a moment when emotion becomes a mission. For me, Shadows Across The Line began in a small conversation years ago, when I met people who had lost everything except hope. Their stories of courage, love, and survival crossed borders, languages, and generations. I knew I had to give their voices a place to live — not in silence, but in the hearts of readers everywhere.This book is more than a collection of refugee stories; it’s a mirror reflecting

In the digital age, authors like Senol Tasdelen are taking advantage of the power of the internet to build connections with their...