MANILA, Philippines — Israeli author Etgar Keret’s “Suddenly, a Knock on the Door” — one of his best-selling books, has been translated into more than 40 languages, including Filipino.
The book, a compilation of short stories with different themes, is the first Hebrew book to be translated into the Filipino language.
And for Keret, the book’s Filipino translation “Bigla, May Kumatok sa Pinto,” is “really, really special” as he sees it as a “strong connection” between Israel and the Philippines.
The internationally-acclaimed writer said his book was his own way of giving back to the Philippines, particularly to Filipino caregivers who work in Israel.
“We have some kind …
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