The Way Meat Loves Salt

By Nina Jaffe, Louise August (Illustrator)

A daughter's love is tested, leading to exile and a magical journey of reconciliation.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 295 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a Polish village, Mireleh's love for her father is misunderstood, leading to her banishment. As she embarks on a journey filled with magic and romance, will she find her way back to her family? This Jewish Cinderella tale explores the depths of love and the courage to stay true to oneself. Mireleh's path is a tapestry of enchantment and discovery, promising a heartwarming reunion. What will it take for her father to understand the true value of her love?

From the publisher

Many years ago in Poland, there lived a rabbi who had a wife and three daughters. One day, the rabbi asks his children a powerful question: “How much do you love me?” His older daughters profess their love in gold and diamonds, but his youngest daughter, Mireleh, declares she loves her father the way meat loves salt. For this remark, she is banished from her father’s home. In this flavorful Jewish Cinderella tale, Mireleh’s courageous journey is peppered with a perfect blend of magic and romance, leading to a reconciliation with her beloved father. Lavishly illustrated in Louise August’s bold linocuts, The Way Meat Loves Salt will make a wonderful gift for the Jewish holidays.

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