The Council of Wise Women - Abrahmson, Izzy; Binder, Mark
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An ordinary woman, her extraordinary daughter, and a secret society..."A thoroughly enjoyable novel, both moving and astutely farcical." - Kirkus Reviews 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…mehr

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An ordinary woman, her extraordinary daughter, and a secret society..."A thoroughly enjoyable novel, both moving and astutely farcical." - Kirkus Reviews 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 Series "Abrahmson'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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Izzy Abrahmson is the author of the award-winning Village Life series, which has been nominated for a National Jewish Book Award. Izzy is also the pen name for Mark Binder. Mark Binder is a performing storyteller, and the author of more than two dozen books, audiobooks, and live audio concerts for adults and children. He's won a Parents Choice Gold Award for Audio Storytelling, and was a nominated finalist for the Audie Audiobook Award for best original work. The Village Life stories began when Mark was working as the editor of a regional Jewish Newspaper. Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life stories have been published in books and magazines, and performed around the world.