When Daphne becomes pregnant, it isn't only her life that changes... For her husband Amir, for their parents, and for their friends Guy and Abigail, the pregnancy and birth force them all to look at their own lives, at what they want, at their pasts and their futures. Lives are changed.
Set against the backdrop of Israeli history from 1968 to 2016, the story follows two childhood friends who launch a successful medical equipment startup in the 1980s. Their ambition leads to professional triumphs but strains their personal relationship, reflecting broader societal changes. The narrative explores the tensions between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Israelis, military conflicts, and the dual impact of capitalist values on their lives. Through these themes, the novel provides a unique lens on the evolution of Israeli society and its social and political dynamics.