Albert L. Gordon's journey from a homophobic individual in the 1960s to a prominent gay rights advocate highlights the transformative power of personal relationships and understanding. Initially rejecting his son after his arrest for soliciting, Gordon's perspective shifted as he got to know his son's friends, realizing they were not the stereotypes he had believed. Similarly, Elif Shafak emphasizes the role of storytelling and literature in fostering empathy, allowing readers to experience diverse lives and perspectives beyond their own.
"It's hard to hate those whom you get to know. It's hard to hate people you live with and see every day."
"Reading a book is a radical act of egolessness. You leave the world as you know it and step into another one entirely."
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