“Written with sensitivity and warmth, Rabbi Grinblat bares her own terrifying encounter with illness and mortality to shine some light in a very dark experience. With her as our guide, we too can make it through the valley of the shadow with resolve, humanity, and even our humor intact.”
Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, American Jewish University
As Alain de Botton wisely said: ‘We should not feel embarrassed by our difficulties, only by our failure to grow anything beautiful from them.’
Rabbi Ilana has created a beautiful, insightful, spiritual gift from the pain and suffering she experienced. Her memoir is a must-read for anyone who is struggling to navigate a challenging healing journey, or who cares for someone who is.
She speaks with deeply touching vulnerability, with a voice of wisdom that only comes from surviving the descent into pain and darkness with courage and returning to the world with precious treasures to share.
Steeped in Jewish wisdom, there’s great relevance for us all, which transcends religion, and resonates deeply with our shared humanity.”
"We can all learn from Rabbi Grinblat's insights born of pain; the deep meaning she finds in our sacred texts as a result, and the comfort she brings to us all through her writing."
- Rabbi Steve Leder, New York Times Bestselling Author
