The Council of Wise Women
Izzy Abrahmson
A stand-alone novel for adults narrated by Golden Voice winner Kate Reading
"Thoroughly enjoyable novel, both moving and astutely farcical." – Kirkus Reviews
A secret society, magical chicken soup, and a young girl, wise beyond her years
When Rachel Cohen is born, her parents’ marriage begins to crack. As she grows, and her village teeters on the brink, it is up to her and The Council of Wise Women to cook up a plan and step in. Family breakdowns, a village on the edge of famine, and the challenges of a beloved community…
How much meddling is too much?
"…[a] playful touch throughout, painting characters who leap off the page. Chelm’s wise women are delightful and perceptive, their conversations a joy to read… a beautiful testament to tradition and values." –Publishers Weekly
"…a warm and cozy read that can also make you laugh out loud and brighten your mood… the humor is universal and can be enjoyed by readers from all cultures." – Reedsy Discovery
Spellbinding tale of love, loss, independence, reconciliation, and the power of women.
Kate Reading has narrated hundreds of audiobooks, won numerous Audie Awards, and is a 2024 a Golden Voice – AudioFile Magazine's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators.
Izzy Abrahmson is a pen name for Mark Binder, an Audie Award nominated narrator, author and performance storyteller. The Village Life Series of books and audiobooks can be enjoyed in any order.
“Abrahmson’s prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… a master…” – Publishers Weekly
“In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem…” – AudioFile Magazine
“…a world of friendly humor.” – Kirkus Reviews
Duration - 5h 48m.
Author - Izzy Abrahmson.
Narrator - Kate Reading.
Published Date - Wednesday, 17 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Mark Binder ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Izzy Abrahmson
Kate Reading
The Village Life
Light Publications
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
A stand-alone novel for adults narrated by Golden Voice winner Kate Reading "Thoroughly enjoyable novel, both moving and astutely farcical." – Kirkus Reviews A secret society, magical chicken soup, and a young girl, wise beyond her years When Rachel Cohen is born, her parents’ marriage begins to crack. As she grows, and her village teeters on the brink, it is up to her and The Council of Wise Women to cook up a plan and step in. Family breakdowns, a village on the edge of famine, and the challenges of a beloved community… How much meddling is too much? "…[a] playful touch throughout, painting characters who leap off the page. Chelm’s wise women are delightful and perceptive, their conversations a joy to read… a beautiful testament to tradition and values." –Publishers Weekly "…a warm and cozy read that can also make you laugh out loud and brighten your mood… the humor is universal and can be enjoyed by readers from all cultures." – Reedsy Discovery Spellbinding tale of love, loss, independence, reconciliation, and the power of women. Kate Reading has narrated hundreds of audiobooks, won numerous Audie Awards, and is a 2024 a Golden Voice – AudioFile Magazine's lifetime achievement honor for audiobook narrators. Izzy Abrahmson is a pen name for Mark Binder, an Audie Award nominated narrator, author and performance storyteller. The Village Life Series of books and audiobooks can be enjoyed in any order. “Abrahmson’s prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… a master…” – Publishers Weekly “In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem…” – AudioFile Magazine “…a world of friendly humor.” – Kirkus Reviews Duration - 5h 48m. Author - Izzy Abrahmson. Narrator - Kate Reading. Published Date - Wednesday, 17 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Mark Binder ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:25:40
Dedication
Duration:00:10:30
Part 1: The Mother - Chapter 01: First Born
Duration:11:07:17
Chapter 02: Cry Me a River
Duration:11:42:51
Chapter 03: Did you Bris Me?
Duration:26:09:35
Chapter 04: Out of the Frying Pan
Duration:10:25:30
Chapter 05: Not My Cup Of Tea
Duration:07:49:35
Chapter 6: The Invitation
Duration:22:13:27
Chapter 7: Awake and Scream
Duration:09:28:53
Part 2: The Family - Chapter 08: Dressing Up
Duration:10:29:59
Part 3: The Old Woman - Chapter 9: Dying to Get Out
Duration:08:02:44
Chapter 10: Gesundheit
Duration:11:06:25
Chapter 11: A Moving Problem
Duration:18:33:13
Chapter 12: She’s Staying Where?
Duration:24:49:17
Chapter 13: Too Nice
Duration:08:49:17
Chapter 14: How Do We Stop?
Duration:12:38:37
Chapter 15: Saying Goodbye
Duration:09:24:06
Part 4: The Boy - Chapter 16: The Rosh Rush
Duration:09:13:54
Part 5: The Girl - Chapter 17: Learning to Learn
Duration:07:48:45
Chapter 18: It Hurts to Ask
Duration:11:37:06
Chapter 19: School Girl (Part 1)
Duration:11:31:08
Chapter 20: School Girl (Part 2)
Duration:22:38:51
Chapter 21: School Girl (Part 3)
Duration:12:28:28
Chapter 22: Swatches of Time
Duration:10:46:30
Chapter 23: The Contest
Duration:09:17:13
Part 6: The Council - Chapter 24: A Plague on Your Village
Duration:13:47:23
Chapter 25: Sickness in Smyrna
Duration:11:26:46
Chapter 26: The Chicken Soup Bucket Brigade
Duration:16:32:54
Part 7: The Village - Chapter 27: An Icy Wind
Duration:16:03:18
Chapter 28: Cabbaged
Duration:12:19:53
Chapter 29: Kvetchfest
Duration:25:00:52
Chapter 30: Loud Discussions and Quiet Whispers
Duration:14:32:32
Part 8: The Other Woman - Chapter 31: A Visitor
Duration:13:08:21
Chapter 32: Council Meeting
Duration:10:41:29
Chapter 33: Shabbat Dinner
Duration:14:45:23
Chapter 34: School Daze
Duration:11:01:53
Chapter 35: Rabbi to Rabbi
Duration:22:02:59
Chapter 36: The Student and the Dissident
Duration:11:50:36
Part 9: The Council Resumes - Chapter 37: Unleashing the Wind
Duration:19:42:09
Chapter 38: A Fresh Breeze
Duration:18:14:15
Chapter 39: Something's Fishy
Duration:11:17:42
Chapter 40: Visiting
Duration:19:53:31
Part 10: The Husband - Chapter 41: Homecoming
Duration:13:42:33
Chapter 42: Reunion
Duration:14:53:32
Chapter 43: Tea
Duration:10:15:02
Chapter 44: Family Supper
Duration:13:48:37
Chapter 45: A Double Mitzvah
Duration:09:31:59
Chapter 46: Grave News
Duration:18:25:40
Chapter 47: Getting the Get
Duration:22:01:10
Part 11: Renewal - Chapter 48: Meeting the Council
Duration:11:52:39
Ending Credits
Duration:02:06:59