Rules for love & life. Sufi mysticism.
"The Forty Rules of Love" is a captivating novel that intertwines the stories of two women - Ella and the fictional character of Rumi's companion, Shams - to explore the themes of love, faith, and transformation. The most unique characteristic of this book is its portrayal of Sufi mysticism as a path to understanding and appreciating the mysteries of life. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys poetic prose, unconventional narratives, and thought-provoking insights into the human condition.
ISBN: 9780241972939
Authors:
Elif Shafak
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2015-04-02
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 174797 readers)
Description
Discover the forty rules of love...Ella Rubinstein has a husband, three teenage children, and a pleasant home. Everything that should make her confident and fulfilled. Yet there is an emptiness at the heart of Ella's life - an emptiness once filled by love.So when Ella reads a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and Shams of Tabriz, and his forty rules of life and love, her world is turned upside down. She embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious author of this work.It is a quest infused with Sufi mysticism and verse, taking Ella and us into an exotic world where faith and love are heartbreakingly explored. . .
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