Substance: A foolish old woman is tricked into seeking for an ancient Hebrew secret of immortality, and discovers how to enjoy life for the first time in the searching. Written when Israel, and the idea of a real Jewish homeland restored, was still new.
Style: Not the lightest of Gallico's work, but it isn't really heavy either, but; however, it would be considered labored, obvious, and schmaltzy b today's standards. However, it has some lovely descriptions of Israel. ( )