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by Anita Diamant (Author) "THEIR STORIES BEGAN with the day that my father appeared ..." (more)
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The red tent is the place where women gathered during their cycles of birthing, menses, and even illness. Like the conversations and mysteries held within this feminine tent, this sweeping piece of fiction offers an insider's look at the daily life of a biblical sorority of mothers and wives and their one and only daughter, Dinah. Told in the voice of Jacob's daughter Dinah (who only received a glimpse of recognition in the Book of Genesis), we are privy to the fascinating feminine characters who bled within the red tent. In a confiding and poetic voice, Dinah whispers stories of her four mothers, Rachel, Leah, Zilpah, and Bilhah--all wives to Jacob, and each one embodying unique feminine traits. As she reveals these sensual and emotionally charged stories we learn of birthing miracles, slaves, artisans, household gods, and sisterhood secrets. Eventually Dinah delves into her own saga of betrayals, grief, and a call to midwifery.

"Like any sisters who live together and share a husband, my mother and aunties spun a sticky web of loyalties and grudges," Anita Diamant writes in the voice of Dinah. "They traded secrets like bracelets, and these were handed down to me the only surviving girl. They told me things I was too young to hear. They held my face between their hands and made me swear to remember." Remembering women's earthy stories and passionate history is indeed the theme of this magnificent book. In fact, it's been said that The Red Tent is what the Bible might have been had it been written by God's daughters, instead of her sons. --Gail Hudson



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Skillfully interweaving biblical tales with events and characters of her own invention, Diamant's (Living a Jewish Life, HarperCollins, 1991) sweeping first novel re-creates the life of Dinah, daughter of Leah and Jacob, from her birth and happy childhood in Mesopotamia through her years in Canaan and death in Egypt. When Dinah reaches puberty and enters the Red Tent (the place women visit to give birth or have their monthly periods), her mother and Jacob's three other wives initiate her into the religious and sexual practices of the tribe. Diamant sympathetically describes Dinah's doomed relationship with Shalem, son of a ruler of Shechem, and his brutal death at the hands of her brothers. Following the events in Canaan, a pregnant Dinah travels to Egypt, where she becomes a noted midwife. Diamant has written a thoroughly enjoyable and illuminating portrait of a fascinating woman and the life she might have lived. Recommended for all public libraries.
-?Nancy Pearl, Washington Ctr. for the Book, Seattle
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very unique and captivating, Jul 19 2004
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I loved this book for all the same reasons everyone else did, but I must add that it was very refreshing to read a book with such a unique format. The format of most stories and novels goes: 1. introduction 2. rising action 3. climax 4. falling action 5. resolution

However, "The Red Tent" has no rising action, so the climax hits you like a ton of bricks making for a very unpredictable story. Then, the story continues to rise and fall in very atypical undulations. I love this completely unpredictable format.

One last remark I must make is that I appreciate how Diamant makes no bones about this book being "based on" or having a direct correlation to the stories in the bible. On the very first page of the book she cautions the reader that the stories and names in "The Red Tent" may be similar to those of the Bible, but she is in no way implying that they are true or should be believed.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I am a late bloomer, Feb 15 2007
By Charlie Reb "book lover" (Winnipeg, MB CANADA) - See all my reviews
I must be a late bloomer - it is 2007 and I just read the book loaned to me by a neighbour when I recently broke both my ankles.It is wonderful and as the Boston Globe says "this is what the Bible would read like if it were written by a woman". I concur - this book was wonderful - gave me a sense of the time, the life of women, the life between women and men. The people who complain about the facts should stick to reading the Bible if that is what they are looking for. I loved being able to read about characters that I had heard about in an interesting way.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars anyone who rated less didn't read the same book, Aug 11 2004
By bookishgal25 (ontario, canada) - See all my reviews
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One of my favourtie books--ever! Give copies to your girlfriends and they will love it too.
I originally thought this was a book about biblical issues--the treatment of women, the brutality of life, the differences in politics--but it is about so much more than that. The core of this story of Dinah is about sisterhood, the bonds between women, and how history often forgets there moving and deeply personal experiences. It's not an Oprah book or a feminist rant, the author is too subtle for that.
The Red Tent is engrossing, mesmerizing, and unforgettable. Read it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Moving, Profound and Life-Affirming
I loved every moment of this novel. It brought me to tears on numerous occasions. As an exploration of womanhood, childbirth, and all the pain and joy of being women it is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by J.T.

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
The Red Tent was absolutely fantastic! From the moment I picked it up I was captivated. Written from the unusual perspective of the Biblical woman, Dinah tells the story of her... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent novel
I loved this book, the characters the images that were created - loved it.
The bible was written by men, in a time when women did not have a voice. Read more
Published 17 months ago by C.C.

1.0 out of 5 stars Abysmal piece of boring trash
How can anyone think this garbage is in anyway representative of the times?
The entire story is absolutely yawn-inspiring.

Published 18 months ago by Robert Edwards

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Easy Read
I loved this haunting book. I couldn't get it out of head. It bothered my sleep and I couldn't sleep until I finished it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by sweetms

5.0 out of 5 stars A Peek Into The "Feminine" Aspect of Bible History
If the Bible had been written by a group of women this is what it may have been like. As we follow the story of Dinah, whose brother was Joseph of the Amazing Technicolor Coat... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Marion Marchetto

4.0 out of 5 stars one of my favorites
This was a book club pick that I really enjoyed. I passed on my copy and the next person loved it ! As long as you keep in mind "it's FICTION!!!" you'll enjoy the story.
Published on Mar 17 2007 by kebmo

3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't get what I expected
I've been hearing about this book for awhile and have finally had a chance to read it. I was looking forward to it, but didn't get what I expected. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2005 by Eljay

5.0 out of 5 stars The Red Tent
I loved this book!! Was a deeply moving story that embraced the power of the feminine. I would definitely recommend this book to others and for book clubs too.
Published on Nov 6 2005 by N. Jeannotte

1.0 out of 5 stars Really quite awful
Wow. After all of the hype about this book, I thought it had to be incredible.

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