The Red Tent, Tenth Anniversary Edition: A Novel

A New York Times Bestseller

A decade after the publication of this hugely popular international bestseller, Picador releases the tenth anniversary edition of The Red Tent.

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 tell of her father, Jacob, and his twelve sons.

Told in Dinah's voice, Anita Diamant imagines the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood--the world of the red tent. It 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 with a valuable achievement in modern fiction: a new view of biblical women's lives.

Customer Review: Great read!
This is a great book for any female that grew up with more than one motherly influence. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have not met any person that did not like it.
Customer Review: Dinah and her Mothers Made My Soul Sing
The Red Tent, which apparently is a huge favorite of many, many people here, has become a huge favorite of mine as well. The book was so incredibly vivid that Ms. Diamant brought me into Dinah's world, a world where custom was everything, and a woman could only find peace, rest and sisterhood inside the red tent. From the very beginning, where the reader is told that she has hands and feet softer than a queen's, I was captured. I could smell the smoke from the cooking fires, mixed with the breezes from the hills and the dinner in the pot, and the not-so-lovely smells of children, and men and animals. The author painted a picture with her details, but didn't become so enraptured with detail that she forgot that she was writing a darned good story. Like a butterfly, Ms Diamant flits from story to story as she weaves the tale of a life, staying with each until we are satisfied and full, but without ever languishing long enough that we become bored with the people, characters and places. The stories keep us off kilter just enough to make things interesting, because we think we have heard them before -- and we have. Maybe. 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 happy with that state of affairs. C'mon! I know that times have changed, but people have not, and if a man cares about a woman, he will not dismiss everything that is important to her. Jacob was painted as a man who cared so little about the women he loved that he failed to honor even one of them. He was painted as barely able to tell one from the other, at least in the dark. I was also struck by the dark and angry portrait of Joseph, who has come through history as a hero - but not here. Men do not fare well at the touch of Ms. Diamant's pen. Finally, this isn't a book to start at bedtime. (You won't be able to get up for work in the morning) It's the perfect book for a day in bed with the sniffles, or the faux-sniffles. Grab some tissues (for the sniffles, of course), a cup of tea and this great book and you have all you need for a day of travel through countries and centuries, all to meet a woman whose tale has been forgotten by the years gone by. Give Dinah a wave for me when you meet her, okay?

On any camping or backpacking trip you want to be able to set up camp quickly when you arrive at your campsite, and also pack up just as quick when you are leaving. That is why choosing a tent designed for lightweight campers can be very helpful. A good tent has many characteristics, but if you are clueless about tents then read on to figure out what makes for a good tent choice.

There are many tents available on the market. There are certain ones, though, that seem to be the most popular for backpacking.

Dome tent: This type of tent has a lot of height and space. It uses only two poles, so it is easy to set up, but with only two poles there is not much support. This type of tent is best for calm weather conditions.

Modified dome tent: This is like a dome tent, but with more support. It has the same good qualities of a regular dome tent, but can work in more diverse weather conditions.

Tunnel tents: These tents do not have much height. They have two poles and need stakes to keep the tent secure. It is lightweight so it is easy to carry.

Teepee tent: This tent has one pole in the centre with the tent draped over it and then is staked. It does not have a floor, but provides great protection from the elements. It is also useful to cook in if the weather is bad outside, as it has no floor, your stove can be set up on the ground. Make sure of adequate ventilation when cooking though.

Freestanding tent: This is easy to set up and quite sturdy. It is very lightweight and should be staked so it does not blow away.

Single-skin construction tent: These tents do not have a fly. They are very easy to set up and do not require a lot of extra cords or stakes. They are lightweight, too. They do require ventilation because they acquire condensation easily.

Double-skin construction tent: Like a single-wall they are easy to set up. They have the outer layer or fly. They are well ventilated and protect against the elements. Plus they can be quite a bit warmer than a single skin tent, making them a better choice for colder weather.

In addition to the different styles of tents for lightweight campers there are seasonal tents. Some tents are made to work better in warm weather or cold weather. There are also tents that are designed to be used in every season. It is important to not only look at the design, but also the seasons for which the tent was designed to be used for.

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