Valley of Strength presents the Israeli classic , Gai Oni, in English for the first time. This scenic, moving novel, set at the end of the 19th century, follows seven years in the life of a Galilee settlement, the precursor to the town of Rosh Pina, through the trials and experiences of Fania, a young pioneer. Through this coming of age story, readers confront the realities of the Yishuv its physical hardships, ethnic tensions and ideological debates. Translated by Philip Simpson.
"Highly recommended for all Judaica and academic libraries... a very readable lesson in the history of the period and an example of the best in modern Israeli literature." Association of Jewish Libraries.