The red tent, by: Anita Diamant

Her name is Dina. Mentioned in the Bible. In a short fleeting hint in a short and violent journey in which an entire city was destroyed and its prince and inhabitants slaughtered, in the most famous chapters of the Book of Genesis that revolved around her father, Jacob, and his ten sons. In Dina's voice, the novel reveals ancient traditions and the hardships of old femininity - the intimate world of the "Red Tent." It begins with her mothers Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah - Jacob's four wives. Who loved Dina and gave her gifts that would support her during her destructive youth, and taught her childbirth and midwifery, the mysterious secret of motherhood through which a woman gains the resolve and courage to realize herself in facing what life drives her to. From the land of Canaan and its pastures and Jacob's tribe's tents to her new home in the distant strange land of Egypt, which she fled to as a survivor from the massacre, on the banks of the green Nile and the Valley of the Kings bustling with ancient Egyptian tomb artisans, Dina's story extends across a wonderful period of history and creates a deeply moving intimate relationship that captivates the reader and evokes sympathy. The "Red Tent" combines rich storytelling and a distinguished achievement in modern fiction, offering a new perspective on the society of the biblical woman. Emphasizing the eternal questions of woman about life, love, birth, creation, courage, and beauty. "The time it takes to remind yourself of the simplest truths." San Antonio Express News "Remarkable in its authenticity, the Red Tent almost sings. Its message is moral about love and honor." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A wonderful blend of historical research, the biblical story, and immense talent. Very engaging." Al-Tabb Number of pages: 341