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  • The Forty Rules of Love

  • By: Elif Shafak
  • Narrated by: George Blagden
  • Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (536 ratings)

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The Forty Rules of Love

By: Elif Shafak
Narrated by: George Blagden
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Summary

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak, read by George Blagden.

Ella Rubinstein has a husband, three teenage children and a pleasant home. Everything that should make her confident and fulfilled. Yet there is an emptiness at the heart of Ella's life - an emptiness once filled by love.

So when Ella reads a manuscript about the 13th-century Sufi poet Rumi and Shams of Tabriz, and his 40 rules of life and love, she is shocked out of herself. Turning her back on her family, she embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious author of this work.

It is a quest infused with Sufi mysticism and verse, taking Ella and us into an exotic world where faith and love are heartbreakingly explored....

©2019 Elif Shafak (P)2019 Penguin Audio
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Simply Amazing

One of the best books that I have ever studied. Would love going through it again. The explanation of love and spirituality in this book is second to none.

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Great Read

I’ve been hesitant to read this book as I didn’t quite like the layout. The writer attends to different narratives side by side, cutting off one story piece, to then, directly delve into the other, when In fact, I would have just preferred reading one story. However, having given the title, an easy listen on audio books helped me understand that the importance here is given to the “Forty Rules of Love” that is the essence of the book, and not so much the unnecessary details of story there for superficial entertainment. I soon looked forward to learning about the 40 rules of love and trusted the way the writer had chose to deliver them, despite her going back and forth in time changing the narrative. The point is that the rules of Love are not bound by time. Having always been present in the universe, these rules are here for human beings uncover and live by. A must read for anyone soul searching. Great read, highly recommend 💝. Thank You Elif 💕.

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BEAUTIFUL, inspiring

I loved this book. Beautifully read but you need to concentrate as the voices don't change much. I found the whole philosophy of this book very comforting and inspiring -- non-judgement, everything is happening as it should and you're always in the right place at the right time. This book needs to be read more than once.

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Absolutely superb and gripping

To be honest I’m a bit spellbound on finishing this. I’m amazed that the Sufi traditions are being wiped out and feel sad. It’s all so correct and in line with other peaceful edicts.

I’m not religious and so the whole undertone of love that permeates this, is just so nourishing and wholesome. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks to the author and the narrator as well. Superb accents and tonality

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Beautiful and easy to digest

It is not often I finish listening to an audiobook in such a short time. Having been to Konya, met some of Mevlana’s (Rumi’s)descendants and followed his story it took me back there.

Whilst well read the western male voice / accent did not work for me in all of the parts and felt out of place, especially as Rumi and Shams.

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Beautiful and full of wisdom

Narrated with warmth and compassion.
The narrator gently illustrates many different characters subtly and effectively.

An intricate web of colourful characters, this beautifully written book carries you through history and brings to life timeless truths that are needed today more than ever.
So grateful to have received this precious gift.

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A book that insists you reflect

Loved it ! I know I'll be istening to it again and again. Highly recommend.

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Profoundly impactful

I admire Elif's analytical, ethical and universal approach to life which can only be magnified by the deepest meaning of love. Inspiring and educational novel for everyone that could benefit from learning what acceptance and tolerance is about.

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Beautiful

Very beautiful entangled story, I could read this book many time, has a lot of wisdom

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Such an amazing book

Its such an amazing book to read , and also the speaker was very easy to understand

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