The library

The First Heart, and the books to come

The First Heart is the cornerstone of the Foundation's library: the story of Mrs. Khadija, told for every person in the world.

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TitleThe First Heart. The Honorable Mrs. Khadija: Strength, Dignity, Love, and Success
AuthorsProf. Bassem Khafagy and Dr. Nurgul Karahan
ForewordProf. Dr. Mehmet Görmez
SeriesStories of Leaders Series, Vol. 01
PublisherELME Publishing, AKADIMYA GROUP. First edition, March 2026, 176 pages, ISBN 978-1-889626-27-7

The First Heart is the first of our books, not the only one. By 2040 it will be transcreated into 25 more languages, each in four formats: print, e-book, audio and a free download. Our transcreation teams work in Antalya, Türkiye. Our aim is one million printed copies in the hands of people around the world.

From 8 March 2027, International Women's Day, a free edition of the book will be open to every person who asks for it.