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In this modern classic interpretation of the biblical story of Dinah, Anita Diamant imagines the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood--the world of The Red Tent, a New York Times bestseller and the basis of the A&E/Lifetime mini-series.

Twentieth Anniversary Edition


In the Bible, Dinah's life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that tell of her father, Jacob, and his twelve sons.

The Red Tent begins with the story of the mothers--Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah--the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through childhood, 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 connection with the past.

Deeply affecting,
The Red Tent combines rich storytelling and the valuable achievement of presenting a new view of biblical women's lives.

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“Diamant vividly conjures up the ancient world of caravans, shepherds, farmers, midwives, slaves, and artisans....Her Dinah is a compelling narrator that has timeless resonance.” ―Merle Rubin, The Christian Science Monitor

“A full-bodied novel.” ―
Susan Adler, Hadassah magazine

About the Author

Anita Diamant is the author of The Red Tent, a word-of-mouth bestseller and the Booksense Best Fiction selection. She is also the author of the novels Good Harbor, The Last Days of Dogtown and Day After Night, a collection of essays, Pitching My Tent, as well as several books about contemporary Jewish life, including The New Jewish Wedding and Choosing a Jewish Life: A Guidebook for People Converting to Judaism. Diamant grew up in Newark, New Jersey, and Denver, Colorado. She has a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s in English from the State University of New York at Binghamton. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Picador; 10th Anniversary edition (August 21, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312427298
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312427290
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1010L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.85 x 8.25 inches
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In my first novel, THE RED TENT, I re-imagined the culture of biblical women as close, sustaining, and strong despite the fact that, in most ways, they were restricted and vulnerable in body, mind, and spirit. My new book, PERIOD. END OF SENTENCE, takes on women's bodies and freedom in an entirely different way.

When the movie, Period. End of Sentence. won an Oscar in 2019, the film’s producer and founder of The Pad Project, Melissa Berton, told the audience: “A period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education.” Inspired by the documentary, I mya collection of essays describes the cultural roots of menstrual injustice and how it erodes self-esteem, limits opportunities and even threatens lives. But the also book celebrates a new generation of activists and innovators working to end period poverty and stigma, and also explores the emerging world of period products, advertising, activism art, and comedy.

When I was a child, the public library on Osborne Terrace in Newark, New Jersey, was one of the first places I was allowed to walk to all by myself. I went every week, and I can still draw a map of the children's room, up a flight of stairs,where the Louisa May Alcott books were arranged to the left as you entered.

Nonfiction, near the middle of the room, was loaded with biographies. I read several about Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, and Helen Keller, with whom I share a birthday.

But by the time I was 11, the children's library was starting to feel confining,so I snuck downstairs to the adult stacks for a copy of The Good Earth. (I had overheard a grown-up conversation about the book and it sounded interesting.)The librarian at the desk glanced at the title and said I wasn't old enough for the novel and furthermore my card only entitled me to take out children's books.

I defended my choice. I said my parents had given me permission, which was only half a fib since my mother and father had never denied me any book. Eventually,the librarian relented and I walked home, triumphant. I had access to the BIG LIBRARY. My world would never be the same.

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Customers praise the story for its excellent storytelling and thought-provoking content. They find the writing style well-crafted and accessible. The book explores the lives of women in an engaging way that is relatable for all readers. Readers appreciate the rich, multi-dimensional characters that are well-developed and complex. Overall, the book evokes emotions and connects with readers emotionally.

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1,233 customers mention "Story quality"1,203 positive30 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find it well-told with passion and pathos. The book is interesting, though some find the names confusing. Many consider it a must-read historical fiction novel that reads like a Bible written by a woman.

"...It tells the story of Dinah, who was only mentioned a little in the Bible. This novel arrived in great shape, so I ordered another as a gift...." Read more

"...This is a very female story. The title of the book should make that obvious-it's named for the isolation of women during their periods...." Read more

"...Nevertheless, it’s a great fictional story that is worth reading." Read more

"Brilliant work, beautifully told." Read more

407 customers mention "Thought provoking"390 positive17 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking. They say it provides an insightful story about a subject that has not been written about much. The author's creativity and candor are appreciated. The book opens up new ideas and perspectives for readers to reflect on.

"...Diamant shows her love of Biblical history and scholarship by presenting the smallest details and showing their importance...." Read more

"...The alternate perspective on Dinah's "rape" is worthy of contemplation...." Read more

"...First, what I liked: I loved the beginning, actually about the first 2/3 of the book, which interweaves known biblical tales with 'facts' and..." Read more

"...It also made me appreciate with more immediacy the tragic loss of women's voices in our historical documents...." Read more

263 customers mention "Writing style"241 positive22 negative

Customers appreciate the book's writing style. They find the author's style accomplished yet accessible. The first-person narrative draws them in quickly. The formatting is readable, and the reader is gifted. Readers describe the story as honest, well-thought-out, and enjoyable on a literary level.

"...that other novels taking on the lives of women of the Bible were so well-written and concieved...." Read more

"...her attack played off as a Romeo and Juliet love story...it's well written and I understand that there's many interpretations to take this however..." Read more

"...There is ample material worth discussing in this very well-written prose...." Read more

"...It is an honest read, true to the soul, and simply a story that brings every woman to life when seeing through the eyes of Dinah...." Read more

189 customers mention "Readability"183 positive6 negative

Customers find the book relatable and engaging for women of all ages. They appreciate the portrayal of the community of women and their contributions to the family. Readers also value the mature perspective of Dinah as a mature woman. Overall, they consider the book an educational and powerful reminder of the sacred feminine power.

"...You'll read this book over and over. I loved it." Read more

"...I also liked the portrayal of the community of women and what they brought to the family economy, I hope that part is "true."..." Read more

"...The novel is rich in the life of women. The story reads between the lines and reads like a book of the bible written by a woman...." Read more

"...Amazing novel you will keep and reread." Read more

156 customers mention "Character development"119 positive37 negative

Customers enjoy the rich, multi-dimensional characters. They find the female characters complex and multi-faceted. The author gives a clear vision through each pivotal character. Readers appreciate the strong, rounded characters with depth.

"...She creates characters with spirits. You'd swear they were women you could meet soon, women you could admire and learn from...." Read more

"...Great people to look up to. This tale, told through the voice and eyes of the only daughter of Jacob, feels real...." Read more

"...Her characters were rich and multi-dimensional for the most part, and the viewpoint created was unique...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that Ms. Diamant paints the men as broodish and selfish, not knowing anything about the women in their lives, and being quite..." Read more

102 customers mention "Heartwarming"97 positive5 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and engaging. They say it evokes emotions, portraying family relationships and deep feelings. Readers describe the story as emotional, with joys and sorrows, woven together with wisdom and wonder. The book is described as a well-told tale of love and life, with passion and pathos.

"An excellent story very well told, with passion and pathos, playing in unexpected ways with the stories of Jacob and his brothers in Genesis, and..." Read more

"...Her death scene at the end was spectacular - think about it: a death scene told from the point of view of the dying person. Masterful...." Read more

"...The author picks up on this, and winds a tale of a smart, emotionally complex girl who grows up within her circle of Aunties and mothers, and..." Read more

"...is insightful about family relationships, articulating the deepest feelings of children and parents, lovers and friends, as her protagonist grows..." Read more

175 customers mention "Reliance on bible"80 positive95 negative

Customers have mixed views on the book's reliance on Biblical accounts. Some find it interesting and accurate, bringing the Bible to life. Others mention inaccuracies and lack of truth, saying the story is loosely based on the Bible story.

"...Novel based on biblical events/characters, there are many biblical inaccuracies. Nevertheless, it’s a great fictional story that is worth reading." Read more

"...The alternative perspectives from Biblical literalism is a relief. The alternate perspective on Dinah's "rape" is worthy of contemplation...." Read more

"...book starts out on a high note, but begins to fail as the plot twists are fabricated, and the last section, which takes place in Egypt is downright..." Read more

"This book works as a Biblical Historical Fiction about Jacob's only daughter Dinah, who gets one chapter in the Bible and a brief mention later on..." Read more

76 customers mention "Boredom"20 positive56 negative

Customers find the book's storytelling boring and dragging on. They find it hard to follow the plot and find it a disappointment.

"...As the story progresses the storytelling does get a little weaker, as the author really has to stretch her imagination for her...." Read more

"...It's difficult to write a better story than God did." Read more

"...Quiet, bold, submissive,clever and cunning were the women in this wonderful novel...." Read more

"...Also, there is not a lot of dialogue in the book. Much of it is told by Dinah in narrative form...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
    This is an excellent book, and it makes a great gift for women. It tells the story of Dinah, who was only mentioned a little in the Bible. This novel arrived in great shape, so I ordered another as a gift. You'll read this book over and over. I loved it.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2008
    Stories of women in the Bible are few and far between. When they are included, they are often temptresses, harlots, or victims. Occassionally they are heroes. Because of the time and influences of authors and editors, their stories are limited and culled. Anita Diamant examines the life of one of these women, Dinah. In Genesis 34, the story of her rape and the revenge enacted by two of her brothers (of the 12 sons of Israel) is presented, but nothing is ever written about her again. Diamant tells her tale from Dinah's point of view. She begins by telling the stories of the wives of Jacob, which to her are as important as the life of Dinah.

    Diamant shows her love of Biblical history and scholarship by presenting the smallest details and showing their importance. She embraces the tone of a woman of the time. She takes every scrap of mention of the women in Jacob's life and weaves a beautiful and compelling tale. She creates characters with spirits. You'd swear they were women you could meet soon, women you could admire and learn from. While reading many Bible stories, I've often be confused by the motives of the characters and wanted to know why they acted a certain way. I knew why the women in the book did everything they did. I still don't understand why the men acted the way they did.

    This is a very female story. The title of the book should make that obvious-it's named for the isolation of women during their periods. Every day life is important-cooking, cleaning, weaving, child-rearing. Some of the best writing she does is when she describes childbirth. I rarely get weepy when reading, but I did choke up when Dinah describes the need for a special song or prayer for a mother when she first looks upon her newborn. She also describes the distance women in this time had from Jacob's god and reminds the reader that when this story was written, the world was still polytheistic, ruled by many gods, of which, the god of Abraham was one.

    I've read about midrashes, stories that rabbi's wrote to explain the actions of the characters in the Bible or because there seems to be a gap. The story of Lilith as the first wife of Adam is one of these, if memory serves me correctly. I think that Diamant wrote this in that tradition. I commend her efforts and wish that other novels taking on the lives of women of the Bible were so well-written and concieved. This is an interesting one to read with The Handmaid's Tale (Everyman's Library).
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
    Keep in mind, this is a fictional Novel based on biblical events/characters, there are many biblical inaccuracies. Nevertheless, it’s a great fictional story that is worth reading.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
    Brilliant work, beautifully told.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
    As A follower of Jesus and fairly familiar with the Christian Bible, I found this book greatly entertaining. While I see history I also see speculation, which is a good thing to me. I don't see how anyone could take offense to this book. Extremely well written. I will be recommending it to all of my reading friends.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016
    First a critique of the review process. I hate that Amazon insists that I choose one of their descriptive words to "describe the plot of this book." They gave me the choices of "predictable," "some twists," or "full of surprises," none of which are an apt summary of The Red Tent.

    Many thoughtful reviews have already been posted. I will affirm that it was wonderful to read this story, told from the point of view of the women. In those times, women were treated as chattel and the only power they had was that of producing sons. They claimed that power, and it was fascinating. I also liked the portrayal of the community of women and what they brought to the family economy, I hope that part is "true."

    I love the historical fiction quality of the book. The alternative perspectives from Biblical literalism is a relief. The alternate perspective on Dinah's "rape" is worthy of contemplation. In today's world, there are "honor killings" that sometimes occur when women have sex outside of marriage, whether it's consensual or rape. We have a modern context for seeing women who don't have self determination, whose marriages are arranged, or consent still only comes with a price. It's not that hard to see the possibility of an alternate reality for Dinah. It certainly makes for a great story. I am fascinated by the tensions and textures created by the encounters with people of differing beliefs, the women practicing the old ways, those who don't, the paganism, those following the God of Abraham, and then the Egyptians. It is interesting to follow how those beliefs color their lives and how they interact with people of differing beliefs. One can also experience that in the reviews here on Amazon!

    I do not find the story anti-male or anti-Bible. When one recalls that men had all the power, then tragic use of power is on the men. But other aspects of power appear in the encounters between the shepherd and the king, and Dinah amongst the Egyptians, etc. The tensions of religion and culture and social position within the tribe and beyond are part of the story.

    I've tried to write without spoilers. It's a great book. One can be a person of faith without being insulted by a single syllable in this book. Criticisms from 2000 are interesting, but I think that time is on the side of deep appreciation for The Red Tent.
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  • aurorasf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Realtà della vita di quei tempi !
    Reviewed in Italy on December 19, 2024
    Tutto....! Scritto con il cuore e sincerità !
  • Knight
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2021
    It was impossible to not get completely immersed into Dinah’s story. I felt like I lived an entire lifetime with her and I wept when I finished her story as though I parted with a lifelong friend.

    These are not the type of books I read but I was intrigued and delved into it as I’ve taken an interest in underdeveloped stories of women mentioned the bible. Anita Diamant is an exceptional author!

    I am not overly familiar with the bible so I found that for the first little while I was flipping back the family tree provided at the front of the front of the book to stay on track. I can see how so many names could be confusing. By the middle of the book they are ingrained in your memory. Looking forward to finding more similar stories!
  • OJ Godoy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful novel
    Reviewed in Spain on October 1, 2019
    This stunning and beautiful novel sparkles curiosity, expectation and admiration to the unique character of the novel. It gives a turn around to the main carácter which history has ignored. Present a brave, determined woman who worked in silence, pondering thoughts in her heart.
    I fell in love with this woman who touched muy heart in different ways making me feeling more proud of being a woman.😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
  • Inawish
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... for gifts to my friends and it is just wonderful to read this
    Reviewed in India on May 6, 2018
    I have bought so many copies of this book over time for gifts to my friends and it is just wonderful to read this.
  • Lorena
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story from centuries ago still living today
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 25, 2016
    Anita Diamant has an amazing sensibility to how communities of good, happy and selfless women function, she has an amazing prose, a very strong story and lovable characters. Every woman who wants to reconnect with her feminity should read this.