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The Council of Wise Women
Paperback
Series: The Village Life
Publisher Price: $29.99
ISBN13: 9781940060637
Publisher: Light Publications
Published: Aug 25 2024
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.71 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When Rachel Cohen is born, her parents' marriage begins to crack. As she grows, and her village teeters on the brink, it is up to her and The Council of Wise Women to cook up a plan and step in.
Family breakdowns, a village on the edge of famine, and the challenges of a beloved community...
How much meddling is too much?With a warm sense of humor, Izzy Abrahmson spins a delightful tale of The Village Life that will make you smile, and maybe shed a tear.
A spellbinding novel of love, loss, independence, reconciliation, and the power of women.
You won't want this book to end.
More Reviews...characters who leap off the page. Chelm's wise women are delightful and perceptive, their conversations a joy to read... Charming testament to Jewish traditions and the power of women. - Publishers Weekly
If you're looking for a warm and cozy read that can also make you laugh out loud and brighten your mood, look no further than The Council of Wise Women... Although the novel is steeped in Jewish history and heritage, the humor is universal and can be enjoyed by readers from all cultures. Between the pages of Abrahmson's latest book can be found an unforgettable cast of characters and a story that hits on both their hearts and funny bones.... the humor is universal and can be enjoyed by readers from all cultures. - Reedsy Discovery
THE COUNCIL OF WISE WOMEN is a stand-alone novel in the Village Life Series!Even More Reviews of The Village Life SeriesAbrahmson's prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal... he's a master... - Publishers Weekly
In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem... - AudioFile Magazine
...a world of friendly humor. - Kirkus Reviews
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