The Forty Rules of Love: ( paperback, english) Elif Shafak

The Forty Rules of Love is an international bestseller by Elif Shafak that beautifully blends history, spirituality, and fiction. The novel tells two parallel stories: one of Ella Rubinstein, a modern woman who rediscovers passion and meaning in her life, and the other of the legendary poet Rumi and his transformative friendship with Shams of Tabriz. Through forty spiritual “rules” of love, faith, and self-discovery inspired by Rumi’s teachings, the book explores the essence of divine love, the power of spiritual awakening, and the universal quest for inner truth. It is a moving and thought-provoking novel that inspires readers to look beyond the ordinary and embrace the depth of love in all its forms.