The Council of Wise Women

Magical soup, a secret society, 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?

With a warm sense of humor, Izzy Abrahmson spins a delightful tale of The Village Life that will make you smile, and maybe shed a tear.

A spellbinding novel of love, loss, independence, reconciliation, and the power of women.
You won't want this book to end.

Reviews of The Village Life Series
"Abrahmson's prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… he's a master…" – Publishers Weekly

"In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem…" – AudioFile Magazine

"…a world of friendly humor." – Kirkus Reviews

"In a time when antisemitism appears to be on the rise, it is wonderful to have someone telling Jewish stories that are filled with love and joy. " – Devorah Phillips