"Dazzling" A Feel-good Read for Divisive Times A small town Jewish old-folks home is converted to a boarding school and the residents are recruited to mentor the young. The Russian school director, Lev Kyol, stirs up controversy when he celebrates Palestinian national aspirations and honors and feeds the homeless. A victim of persecution for his beliefs, Lev seeks to shatter conventions and dissolve stereotypes. Word of his controversial work goes viral and the media suggests that he is the Messiah. Lev's enemies seek to deport him. His message unifies the community. The Lev Effect is light-hearted yet serious modern-day Passion. A sequel to the critically acclaimed Lost and Found, the novel is larded with warmth, humor, engaging characters, and is a celebration of goodness. "This ...will sing to your soul... read this, absorbing its hauntingly beautiful melody in its message."

• BookReviewCrew "A profoundly funny meditation on how one can find strength in religion."
• Kirkus Review "Smart, humorous, and socially conscious... Dazzling."
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