Shafak has lived in Istanbul, and in the United States - in Boston, Michigan, and Arizona - before moving to the UK.[66] Shafak has lived in London since 2013,[verification needed][67] but speaks of "carrying Istanbul in her soul."[68]
UShafak uke wahlala e- Istanbul, nase-United States - eBoston, eMichigan nase- Arizona - ngaphambi kokuthuthela e- UK.UShafak uhlale eLondon kusukela ngo-2013,[2] kodwa ukhuluma "ngokuthwala i-Istanbul emphefumulweni wakhe."