Translated by Lucia Engelbrecht

Novel

Xargol Publishing , 2015 - Hebrew 

Altneuland Press & Kanon Verlag, Spring 2026 - German

Idit, a 39-year-old teacher in Tel Aviv, transitions from a childless, independent life to reluctant motherhood. Content with her routine and distant from her family, Idit readjusts her perspective after meeting Michael, a single doctor introduced by her close friend Anat, whose busy family life both fascinates and frustrates her, and the desire to have a child emerges.

Her journey to motherhood is fraught with challenges—from failed co-parenting arrangements to navigating the complexities of adoption. After a harrowing experience at a Russian orphanage, Idit adopts a boy named Lev, only to find that motherhood is far from her romanticized vision. Struggling with Lev's behavioral issues and the demands of raising him alone, she eventually moves to a rural village, embracing a more nurturing way of life.

Through Idit's story, Arad delves into the tension between societal expectations and personal desires, the gap between fantasy and reality, and the limited roles imposed on women in modern society.

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