The Red Tent

A retelling of a part of the Old Testament, from the perspective of the women, with a focus on the women. And it's a really good yarn! Of multiple mothers, jealousies, the secrets of mid-wiving, young love, deadly betrayals, and the power of curses.

The title-giving menstruation tent, which in reality is often associated with shunning and uncleanliness, becomes the sacred place for the women, where they rest, luxuriate, tell stories, and celebrate their female goddesses. The author has acknowledged that this is not historically accurate, but, one really wishes it was. 3 days of rest and leasure, what a great idea.

Almost equally entertaining: reading the low-star reviews of Christians who are outraged over the ‘wrong' depiction of their male heroes from the bible :)