The Forty Rules of Love Author: Elif Shafak

Author: Elif Shafak

Book Type: Fiction / Spiritual / Historical

The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak is a beautifully written novel that blends the mystical teachings of Sufism with a contemporary narrative of self-discovery. It tells two parallel stories—one set in the 13th century and the other in the modern day—both intricately connected by the timeless power of love and spiritual awakening.In the modern storyline, Ella Rubinstein is a discontented Jewish-American housewife who begins reading a manuscript about the famous Sufi poet Rumi and his transformative friendship with the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz. As she delves deeper into the story, Ella’s own life starts to unravel and awaken, drawing her into a profound journey of emotional and spiritual growth.