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I was probably the last woman in the U.S. to read this book. I can see why so many women read it--it's a great "woman-power" book! The main character, Dinah, is so likable; you want to read through to the end just to make sure everything turns out OK for her. The author does a wonderful job imagining the places where Dinah lived and what life was like in Old Testament times. I was able to lose myself in the book. I especially liked the end where Dinah is talking to you from heaven, thanking you
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I've been told number of times to read this book for the WOW Book Club, and finally it happened and no regrets!
I admit that I have a likening to religious historical novels written from a women's perspective, which is exactly this book. Getting familiar with biblical stories through a female lens brings insight to women's lifestyle and reality in patriarchal societies no different from today, unfortunately.
Red Tent highlights the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, son of Issac and gran ...more
I admit that I have a likening to religious historical novels written from a women's perspective, which is exactly this book. Getting familiar with biblical stories through a female lens brings insight to women's lifestyle and reality in patriarchal societies no different from today, unfortunately.
Red Tent highlights the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, son of Issac and gran ...more
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