About Lale Gül
Born 1997. Lale Gül is a Dutch writer and columnist.
Lale Gül (, ; Amsterdam, 3 November, 1997) is a Dutch writer of Turkish descent.
Gül was raised in a strict Islamic-religious family in Amsterdam-West. During the week she would attend regular school, and during the weekend she would visit an Islamic school in the Milli Görüş community. She studies Dutch literature at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam.
In 2021 she published and gained national attention with her autobiographical debut novel Ik ga leven (English: I'm going to live) in which she critically and humorously distances herself from her strict religious upbringing.
After publication, she was threatened by people from the Dutch-Islamic community. Also within her own family, the book was not well received. Although she initially indicated to remain living at her parental home, she decided shortly after that this was no longer an option.
She was awarded the NS Publieksprijs for the novel in November 2021.
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Who is Lale Gül?
Dutch writer
When was Lale Gül born?
Lale Gül was born on 3 November 1997 in Kolenkit District.
What is Lale Gül's occupation?
Lale Gül is a writer and columnist.
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Lale Gül is Dutch.
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