Hi Hippybabe

So many people have told me about The Red Tent and how much I would love it! I can't wait to read it!

Cheers
Angela

Ok! I've read this book now - thanks Hippybabe- and I think I'm in two minds about it...
It's a great story of the strength of one women and how this strength is nurtured by the other strong women in her life. That's not saying these women are perfect, it's through their faults that strength is gained. So yeah! I like the idea of strong women, self empowerment and creating a destiny.
But... I'm not so sure about basing this novel on biblical characters. Is it right for someone to surmise the motives of these people? I wonder how this book was received by the Jewish community and followers of the Old Testament. Most of the men are portrayed as quite weak and with serious character flaws.
For me this story would have worked better if they were just anonymous people!
And I was disappointed to read that they didn't really use a "red tent"!!