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THE TEN POINT WOMAN
A DEBUT NOVEL BY HAVA MENDELLE
PAYING LOVE FORWARD
100% of profits from this book go to charity.
When I wrote 'The Ten Point Woman novel, I wanted it to do more than tell a story. I wanted it to give something back.
I am partnering with the Aguda to remind LGBTQ Jews in the Diaspora, that in Israel, you have a home. Where love exists for all of us, even when we are faced with hardships around the world.
Every cent of profit from this book goes to The Aguda, Israel’s pioneering LGBTQ organisation.
They support the country’s Pride community, including queer survivors of the October 7 attacks, and Middle Eastern LGBTQ people seeking asylum in Israel, and advocate for equality across Israel.
ABOUT THE LOVE STORY
The search for the perfect woman was going exactly to plan... Until it wasn't.
Bracha Cohen plans everything, even her grief. So when her late mother's dying wish is for her to settle down, Bracha does what any logical perfectionist would do: she makes a checklist for the perfect wife. Nine points. Non-negotiable.
Armed with her list, she leaves Sydney's bars for Tel Aviv's hostels; but between bad dates, kibbutz mishaps, and two very different women, Bracha's perfect plan quickly unravels. As family drama unfolds and she is forced to confront her grief, Bracha must decide if love is about meeting the criteria, or finding the person who makes her want to throw the list away.
The Ten Point Woman by Hava Mendelle is a lighthearted and warm book, available in e-book or paperback.
100% OF PROFITS GO TO CHARITY.
"The Ten Point Woman reminds us that love defies our best-laid plans... Both funny and thought-provoking, The Ten Point Woman is a story about the impossibility of controlling where—or with whom—our hearts ultimately lead us."
Howard Lovy, author of Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story
PRAISE FOR THE TEN POINT WOMAN
"This is a very quirky book that reads like the wind, a delightful and humorous wind, that is."
Barry Levy, author of Burning Bright and Shades of Exodus
"The Ten Point Woman is a rollicking tale of love, loss and meticulous lists that lead to chaos...This gorgeous debut novel sparkles with wit as well as with probing insights into the mess that our emotional landscapes can be. A joy to read!"
Lee Kofman, author of The Writer
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MEET THE AUTHOR
Hava Mendelle has always wanted to write love stories.
The Ten Point Woman is her debut novel. A quirky rom-com she imagined like a good meal; not too complicated, not too heavy, yet moreish and satisfying.
She lives in Australia with her wife, two children, and more half-finished to-do lists than she cares to admit.
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PARTNERSHIP
All proceeds are donated to the Association for LGBTQ in Israel. Every book sold makes a tangible difference for the LGBTQ community in Israel.
For the Aguda charity policies, click here.
CONTACT
Contact Hava for media, speaking engagements or other opportunities.
info@tenpointwoman.com.
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