Lihi Lapid Knihy

She was determined to be the best wife, mother, and professional; something had to give...For weeks Woman of Valor topped Israel's best-seller lists, conquering hearts. In trenchant and colorful prose, Lihi Lapid tells a true-life story of women (and men) struggling to live up to expectations (most of all their own): a story about shattered dreams, and about finding the strength to gather up the pieces and learn to smile again. Woman of Valor is a must-read for every mother.Lihi Lapid's best-selling novel starts where most love stories leave off: at the beginning of real life. Woman of Valor follows the lives of two women in their first years of motherhood. One is a fictional character trying to live happily ever after. The second woman is the author herself, who courageously and honestly relates her true-life experiences as a wife, mother, professional, and parent of a special needs child. Interspersed are actual letters from readers of Lapid's popular newspaper column, sharing the most intimate moments of their lives.

Exploring the complexities of identity and connection, the narrative follows Nina, a teenage runaway seeking refuge from her troubled past, who finds solace with Carmela, a lonely widow mistaking her for family. As Nina navigates her new life, Irina, a desperate mother searching for her missing daughter, and Itamar, grappling with guilt over leaving his mother behind, face their own crises. Set against a backdrop of significant cultural events in Israel, the story delves into themes of love, redemption, and the unexpected bonds that form in times of need.