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Anita Diamant - Red Tent
48 reviews
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$5.85 to $39.93
Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of...
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Her name is Dinah. In the Bible, her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that are about her father, Jacob, and his dozen sons. Told in Dinah's voice, this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood - the world of the red tent. It begins with the story of her mothers - Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah - the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that are to sustain her through a damaged youth, a calling to midwifery, and a new home in a foreign land. Dinah's story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate, immediate connection.
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48 Reviews from Epinions.com
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The Red Tent: A Place For Sisterly Bonds
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Pros: Easy to read, great plots and amazing historical references
Cons: Character names are easy to get confused
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If you're a woman, like history or religious books...definitely read it. It's very moving.
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The Red Tent infuses a woman's blood with power
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Pros: Incredibly moving and compelling story.
Cons: The last third of the book begins to drag.
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There are few books that are as powerful and surprising as this one is.
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The Red Tent..Remember the Goddess In You
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Pros: Compelling, beautifully written, original, completely lovely
Cons: Not a thing
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The Book of Genesis comes to life and gives Dinah a voice, and it's well worth listening to.
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The Red Tent: Re-imagining Women of the Old Testament
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Pros: Beautifully written, touching, interesting characters, new angle on biblical events
Cons: Scenes of violence, childbirth may be too much for some readers. Ugly cover.
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Wonderful imagining of what life might have been like for some shadowy women of the Old Testament. Women and relationships are the focus, not religion.
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A must read for women of all ages.
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Pros: Beautiful prose, solid narrative.
Cons: The book had to end!
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A beautiful and imaginative story, this is a must read!
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The Red Tent
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Pros: beautiful characters, excellent story, couldn't put down the book
Cons: some violence, sex, goddess worship
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Really enjoyed the book. Surprised by references to gods and goddesses. Excellent characters and story.
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The women's club meets monthly!
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Pros: New spin on and Old testament Story.
Cons: None!
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I would recommend this book to everyone especially women. It is extremely well written and does not disappoint.
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This is a great book
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Pros: Beautiful imagery
Cons: Maybe too feminist Read More at Epinions.com
A different perspective
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Pros: Really interesting, a new way to look at an old story
Cons: Required me to spend hours online researching Biblical history :-)
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A must read for every woman. Powerful, inspiring, and tragic...
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An ending to the Story that the Bible never told us
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Pros: Vivid and emotionally provocative.
Cons: Can shift from joy to sorrow in the turn of a page.
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This novel is one of the most emotionally moving stories I have ever read. I wept when I reached the end, and have never forgotten a single word since then.
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Must Read for all Women
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Pros: Emotional, Insightful
Cons: Not Long Enough!
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Great book for Women to relate to and discuss with mothers, daughters, or any close friends.
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