Discover the Power of Love with "The Forty Rules of Love" by Elif Shafak
Welcome to booxworm.lk, your premier destination for the best books in Sri Lanka. Today, we are delighted to introduce "The Forty Rules of Love" by Elif Shafak, a captivating novel that intertwines the stories of two remarkable women separated by centuries but united by the transformative power of love.
A Tale of Timeless Wisdom
weaves together two narratives: one set in the 13th century, featuring the poet Rumi and his spiritual mentor Shams of Tabriz, and the other set in contemporary times, following Ella Rubenstein, a housewife who discovers Rumi's poetry and Shams' teachings. Elif Shafak’s lyrical prose and profound insights into love, faith, and spirituality make this novel an enriching and unforgettable experience.
Inspiring and Thought-Provoking
Shafak’s novel offers deep reflections on the nature of love and the journey towards self-discovery. Through the "forty rules of love" imparted by Shams, readers are invited to explore the spiritual dimensions of love and the ways it can transform lives. The book’s inspiring messages and thought-provoking themes resonate with readers across different cultures and backgrounds.
Memorable Quotes from "The Forty Rules of Love"
- "Whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things might seem, do not enter the neighbourhood of despair. Even when all doors remain closed, God will open up a new path only for you. Be thankful!"
- Translation (Sinhala): "ඔබේ ජීවිතයේ කුමක් වෙතත්, දෙය කෙතරම් කුහුඹු විය හැකි වුවත්, නිර්ාශාවෙන් ඇතුළු නොවන්න. සියලු දොරවල් වැසී සිටින විට, දේවය ඔබ වෙනුවෙන් නව මාර්ගයක් විවෘත කරනු ඇත. ස්තූතියි!"
- Translation (Tamil): "உங்கள் வாழ்க்கையில் எது நடந்தாலும், விஷயங்கள் எவ்வளவு சிரமமாகத் தோன்றினாலும், நம்பிக்கை இழக்காதீர்கள். எல்லா கதவுகளும் மூடப்பட்டிருந்தாலும், கடவுள் உங்களுக்காக ஒரு புதிய பாதையைத் திறக்கிறார். நன்றி சொல்லுங்கள்!"
- "The path to the truth is a labor of the heart, not of the head. Make your heart your primary guide! Not your mind."
About the Book
Title: The Forty Rules of Love
Author: Elif Shafak
ISBN: 9780143118527
Publisher: Viking
Published Year: 2009
Number of Pages: 354
Binding: Paperback
