{"product_id":"the-forty-rules-of-love-by-elif-shafak","title":"The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak","description":"\u003cp\u003eElif Shafak's international bestseller is a lyrical, spiritual novel that intertwines two narratives: the modern story of Ella Rubinstein, a woman in Massachusetts whose life changes after reading a manuscript, and the historical tale of Rumi and his companion Shams of Tabriz in 13th-century Anatolia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the book are the forty rules of love—spiritual lessons that transcend time and culture, offering wisdom on love, faith, and transformation. Shafak's prose is poetic, mystical, and deeply moving, making this novel both a love story and a meditation on Sufi philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Thousand Splendid Suns\u003c\/em\u003e. Viral for its quotable wisdom and romantic spirituality, with readers praising its spiritual insights and emotional resonance, often highlighting Shafak's passages on love and transformation paired with Rumi's poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good - moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44237734117491,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_10f09f11-7179-405a-bee9-1a4581c43749.jpg?v=1768990722","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-forty-rules-of-love-by-elif-shafak","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}