The Forty Rules of Love
By Elif Shafak
- Release Date: 2010-02-18
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
In this lyrical, exuberant tale, acclaimed Turkish author Elif Shafak, author of The Island of Missing Trees (a Reese's Book Club Pick), incarnates Rumi's timeless message of love
The Forty Rules of Love unfolds two tantalizing parallel narratives—one contemporary and the other set in the thirteenth century, when Rumi encountered his spiritual mentor, the whirling dervish known as Shams of Tabriz—that together explore the enduring power of Rumi's work.
Ella Rubenstein is forty years old and unhappily married when she takes a job as a reader for a literary agent. Her first assignment is to read and report on Sweet Blasphemy, a novel written by a man named Aziz Zahara. Ella is mesmerized by his tale of Shams's search for Rumi and the dervish's role in transforming the successful but unhappy cleric into a committed mystic, passionate poet, and advocate of love. She is also taken with Shams's lessons, or rules, that offer insight into an ancient philosophy based on the unity of all people and religions, and the presence of love in each and every one of us. As she reads on, she realizes that Rumi's story mirrors her own and that Zahara—like Shams—has come to set her free.
Reviews
Good book
5By vaby920It is one of the book suggested by my friend. First, I thought I would never like this book as the title was a bit strange, but as people know never to judge a book by it's cover. I could see this book growing on me as the days passed.Captivating to say the least yet, heartbreakingly liberating !
5By ndeysanThis novel reminds us that If you love someone, you must set them free.The forty rules of love
5By Eva PalomaresExcellent! Two stories, and history! Delicate and strong.Fantastic book
5By spadidarTruly life changing novel. It challenges your thinking on many levels.Eye Opener
5By shami969Not everyone would be able to grasp what’s in this book. It needs a broad and open mind to simply understand what the author is trying to say. Love is defined in this book! But not the love as we know of it!!Awesome
5By NSJ/RNJElif Shafak has put the story of Rumi and Shams in a such a beautiful manner,that it's Very difficult to put back once you start Reading. This shows the talent and Knowledge of the author. Excellent. This book is like a daily exercise You keep reading and you find something new to adopt in your daily life.Masterpiece
5By GolongyoungmanCompulsory reading. EnjoyLove it!
5By Lulu_27I wish if it didn't end. My favorite book until now!Solid book
3By AlexPetrovVery different book. I recommend itStunning literature.
5By LyudmilaGThis read touched my heart like nothing else. Something about it's story and purpose is really Devine to me.
