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The Forty Rules of Love

By: Elif Shafak
Narrated by: George Blagden
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The audiobook edition of The Forty Rules of Love written by Elif Shafak, read by George Blagden.
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 his mentor Shams of Tabriz, and his forty rules of life and love, she is ready to look at her life anew. Compelled to embrace change, she embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious author. It is a quest infused with Sufi mysticism and verse, taking Ella and us into a faraway world where faith and doubt are heartbreakingly explored. The Forty Rules of Love is a mesmerising tale of discovery, language, truth and, of course, love itself.

© Elif Shafak 2010 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

©2019 Elif Shafak (P)2019 Penguin Audio Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction World Literature Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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One of the best books that I have ever studied. Would love going through it again. The explanation of love and spirituality in this book is second to none.

Simply Amazing

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I’ve been hesitant to read this book as I didn’t quite like the layout. The writer attends to different narratives side by side, cutting off one story piece, to then, directly delve into the other, when In fact, I would have just preferred reading one story. However, having given the title, an easy listen on audio books helped me understand that the importance here is given to the “Forty Rules of Love” that is the essence of the book, and not so much the unnecessary details of story there for superficial entertainment. I soon looked forward to learning about the 40 rules of love and trusted the way the writer had chose to deliver them, despite her going back and forth in time changing the narrative. The point is that the rules of Love are not bound by time. Having always been present in the universe, these rules are here for human beings uncover and live by. A must read for anyone soul searching. Great read, highly recommend 💝. Thank You Elif 💕.

Great Read

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I loved this book. Beautifully read but you need to concentrate as the voices don't change much. I found the whole philosophy of this book very comforting and inspiring -- non-judgement, everything is happening as it should and you're always in the right place at the right time. This book needs to be read more than once.

BEAUTIFUL, inspiring

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To be honest I’m a bit spellbound on finishing this. I’m amazed that the Sufi traditions are being wiped out and feel sad. It’s all so correct and in line with other peaceful edicts.

I’m not religious and so the whole undertone of love that permeates this, is just so nourishing and wholesome. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks to the author and the narrator as well. Superb accents and tonality

Absolutely superb and gripping

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It is not often I finish listening to an audiobook in such a short time. Having been to Konya, met some of Mevlana’s (Rumi’s)descendants and followed his story it took me back there.

Whilst well read the western male voice / accent did not work for me in all of the parts and felt out of place, especially as Rumi and Shams.

Beautiful and easy to digest

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So many stories in one, beautiful all round!
Loved the way the words are woven into beautiful sentences. The lessons learned. All.

love rules

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Narrated with warmth and compassion.
The narrator gently illustrates many different characters subtly and effectively.

An intricate web of colourful characters, this beautifully written book carries you through history and brings to life timeless truths that are needed today more than ever.
So grateful to have received this precious gift.

Beautiful and full of wisdom

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Loved it ! I know I'll be istening to it again and again. Highly recommend.

A book that insists you reflect

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I admire Elif's analytical, ethical and universal approach to life which can only be magnified by the deepest meaning of love. Inspiring and educational novel for everyone that could benefit from learning what acceptance and tolerance is about.

Profoundly impactful

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Very beautiful entangled story, I could read this book many time, has a lot of wisdom

Beautiful

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