JAMES BROWN 23   1 Necdet woke up at the break of dawn. Sleeping, waking up, and eating under a tree in the countryside felt wonderful. As a child, he and his friends used to practice doing exactly this. Feeling bursting with energy, he grabbed a tree branch and did a few pull-ups. He couldn't manage many, so he lit a cigarette instead. He walked down to the creek to relieve himself, where he had set up a secluded spot. On his way back, he fetched a jerry can of water. While rummaging through the plastic bags for food, he stumbled upon some tea, sugar, and a bit of stale bread. He was thrilled; he had completely forgotten he left them there. He brewed some tea, dipped the bread into it, and ate. Once the day fully brightened, he headed down to the town. While sipping a cup of tea treated by an acquaintance, he happened to overhear a conversation. He learned that Uncle Hayri and his wife, whom he had known for ages, needed some help. The place they lived was a long ...