More Than I Love My Life

In 2008, on an Israeli kibbutz, Gili celebrates her grandmother Vera's ninetieth birthday. The celebration is disrupted by the unexpected return of Nina, Vera's estranged daughter and Gili's long-absent mother. Nina's reappearance initiates a profound journey from Israel to Goli Otok, a desolate island formerly part of Yugoslavia, where Vera was held and tortured as a political prisoner five decades prior. There, these three women confront the terrible moral dilemma Vera faced, a decision that irrevocably shaped their lives.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore a multi-generational family saga uncovering deep-seated secrets and intergenerational trauma.
• Delve into complex mother-daughter and grandmother-granddaughter relationships set against a historical backdrop.
• Examine themes of duty, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love in the face of profound moral challenges.
• Discover a compelling narrative by a celebrated author, translated from Hebrew.