Maria Schrader tried to help her find a director for the movie version of
Shalev's novel "Love Life", _Liebesleben (2006)_, but finally the German actress
decided to do it herself.
Israeli author, known for her bestselling novels "Love Life" and
"Husband and Wife".
She was severely injured by a terror attack in Jerusalem, when a bus
exploded next to her on 29 January 2004. She had undergone extensive
recovery for over a year.