{"title":"Ilana Kurshan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Ilana Kurshan collection, where you can immerse yourself in the thoughtful and richly nuanced works of this celebrated author. Known for her engaging narrative style, Kurshan is an American-born writer who has captured the hearts of readers with her insightful memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eChildren of the Book\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on a profound journey through personal experiences, interwoven with reflections on Jewish texts and traditions. As an author who delves deeply into the complexities of faith, identity, and personal growth, Kurshan provides a unique perspective that resonates with readers from diverse backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a dedicated reader of biography and memoirs, or just beginning to explore these genres, Ilana Kurshan’s books are sure to provide a compelling and enriching experience. Discover her works and join the conversation on literature that both educates and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"children-of-the-book-by-ilana-kurshan-9781250288264","title":"Children of the Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mother's celebration of the power and wonder of lifelong reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZibby Owens, My Most Anticipated Books 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eChildren of the Book\u003c\/em\u003e, Ilana Kurshan reveals how literature weaves an invisible thread through the tapestry of family life. Kurshan, a mother of five living in Jerusalem, struggles to balance her passion for books with her responsibilities as a parent. Gradually, she learns how to relate to reading not as a solitary pursuit and an escape from the messiness of life, but rather as a way of forging connection and teaching independence. Introducing her children to sacred and secular literature—including the beloved classics of her childhood—she becomes both a better mother and a more compassionate reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChief among the books Kurshan reads with her children is the Torah, whose ancient wisdom illuminates her family's path. Structured in five parts corresponding to the first five books of the Bible, this memoir traces the profound parallels between the biblical narrative and the daily rhythms of parenthood—from the first picture books that create the world through language for little babies, to the bittersweet moment our children begin reading on their own, leaving us behind, atop the mountain, as they enter new lands without us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA luminous meditation on how shared stories become the foundation for family bonds, \u003cem\u003eChildren of the Book\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates a life richly lived through literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837070463212,"sku":"9781250288264","price":66.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3797573482633.jpg?v=1758588450"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ilana-kurshan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}