Fania Oz-Salzberger rejects allegations made in autobiography, notes that Galia Oz often left her own children in the care of her parents

As her family denies accusations, Galia Oz insists she was beaten by the late author, says she has letter from him acknowledging hitting her

Author's widow and two other children dispute charges made by Galia Oz: 'We knew a different father'

Among the contenders given best odds of winning are Lyudmila Ulitskaya; Israeli author David Grossman also spoken of in run-up to award announcement

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