"When I'm bored, I light a cigarette. When I smoke, I cough; when I cough, I spit; when I spit, my palate gets dry, so I immediately drink wine. But I'm afraid all of this will become a habit for me. This thought makes me melancholy, so I immediately light a cigarette..."
: The essays often delve into more intimate themes such as loneliness, the aging process, and thoughts on death. EЕџeДџin Fikri KitabД±nД±
: The provocative subtitle "Her Türkün El Kitabı" implies that the observations within are universal truths or common experiences shared by the Turkish public. Excerpts and Philosophies "When I'm bored, I light a cigarette
The book (The Donkey's Opinion), written by the renowned Turkish theater artist and author Ferhan Şensoy , is a collection of essays that blend sharp social criticism with humor and personal reflection. Subtitled "Her Türkün El Kitabı" (The Manual of Every Turk), the work offers a satirical look at Turkish society and modern life. Overview of Content This thought makes me melancholy, so I immediately
The book is composed of what Şensoy calls "beşbenzemez" (unrelated/distinct) essays. These pieces cover a wide array of topics, including:
A famous passage from the book highlights Şensoy’s cynical yet humorous take on habits: