The red tent was novel by anita diamant, published in 1997 that gave us. How many of us have felt the need to rest and used our period as a convenient. It is a vast and stirring work described as what the bible might have been had it been written by gods daughters instead of sons. The following author biography and list of questions about the red tent are intended as resources to aid individual readers and book groups. We all know that women provide such a powerful buffer to our worlds. The red tent is the place where women gathered during their cycles of birthing, menses, and even illness. Serve the group a simple and delicious meal, let the wine flowand theyll want to have every meeting at your house.
Food for thought book club in annville, pennsylvania. The author does succeed in giving the reader some feel for life in an ancient culture, and for the experiences that are the same for all women at all times. The red tent is an american television miniseries produced by paula weinstein and directed by roger young. Presumably no further explanation is needed than this. Mar 01, 2016 many of those book clubs serve meals, or at least dessert to accompany the discussion. Deanna lam is another contributor to the red tent movement. Posted in 5 ingredients or less, book club snacks and appetizers, easy preparation, side dishes, summer dishes, the brief wonderous life of oscar wao, vegetarian tagged domican. See more ideas about food, food recipes and book club food. Dec 06, 2014 presumably no further explanation is needed than this. Like the conversations and mysteries held within this feminine tent, this sweeping piece of fiction offers an insiders look at the daily life of a biblical sorority of mothers and wives and their one and only daughter, dinah.
The red tent is the place where women gathered during their cycles of birthing, menses and even illness. In the red tent dinahs story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history to create an intimate, immediate connection. Go one step beyond the usual wine, cheese and crackers with a menu that matches the theme of your book club s latest selection. Book club ideas book club food, book club books, book. The book travels from haran contemporary iraqsyria, through canaan and into shechem israel, and into egypt. The first public red tent hosted by deanna lam was in 2008. The author who has written nonfiction books previously, the red tent being her first novel has many factual historical details on hand and peppers us with them in this section of the book so much so. Study questions, project ideas and discussion topics based on important themes running throughout the red tent by anita diamant. The red tent is a good book for teenage girls because dinah is brought up by a group of strong and devoted women who instill confidence and worth in their daughter in a culture and family setting that. When i was fifteen years old, my mothers book club read the red tent by anita diamant. Steph made a chocolate crock pot dessert recipe that was delicious.
Good friends and good conversation make the best pairing of all. Men got the whole bible, and all women got was this red tent. The red tent is a fictional yet thoroughly researched first. Youve gathered your closest friends and chosen your favorite books now its your turn to host the. Theres a whole lot of lovin going around in the red tentin both the book and in the actual red tent. Were happy to share the foodbook pairing ideas book group members. Okay, people, the book is called the red tent, and that refers to a place where women go to bleed together. Dinahs point of viewan observer privy to extremely intimate detailsallows dinah to present the private details of one familys history and to weave between objective and subjective perspectives. The first twohour episode premiered on lifetime on december 7, 2014. In the red tent, we see dinah grow from childhood to old age. The book was to long and and repetitive especialily the first part of the story.
Readers of the red tent will view the book of genesis in a new light. The idea for red tent living started more than a decade ago with a book by the same name. Coffee cup shaped cupcakes with a book as a topping. The second half of the book, which takes place in egypt, is somewhat more convincing and less oppressiveperhaps because there is no more red tent. I really loved the book, and i think it would be great for a book club discussion. The author does succeed in giving the reader some feel for life in an ancient culture, and for the experiences that are the same for all women at all. The following author biography and list of questions about the red tent. The red tent cafe in dousman to specialize in fish fries. The author who has written nonfiction books previously, the red tent being her first novel has many factual historical details on hand and peppers us with them in this section of the book so much so that it feels that one is reading more a detailed history of childbirthing than a real novel. In chapter 34 of the book of genesis, dinahs tale is a short, horrific detour in the familiar. The red tent is very loosely based on the story of dinah in genesis, and it is a book that is. In the bible, dinahs life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the book of genesis that are about her father, jacob, and his dozen sons. The story imagines the life of dinah, a minor figure in the bible, who spends a lot of time in the tent of the title, a place where women.
Book club theme meetings the red tent by anita diamant. For a time, i was in a lovely, civilized san francisco dinner book club where couples sat down and discussed a book over dinner. Most women have heard of the red tent because they read the book. My current book club is not that organized, but we do serve something to nibble on while we catch up on life. See more ideas about night circus, classy halloween and black white halloween. The red tent imagines the life of dinah the new york times. The red tent book club began in september 1999, and continues to this day, meeting the first tuesday of each month. Nov 15, 2016 advent ideas by the red tent, november 15, 2016 a few weeks back, i gave my husband a deadline for our house renovations. Jan 20, 2003 the book is not all bad, and not all silly. Moderating the night circus black and white circus book club party ideas for the night circus by erin morgenstern. I just planned and invited a bunch of friends to a red tent party. Leah, rachel, and bilhah all fall in love with jacob, but zilpah is rather repulsed by men in general.
I read the red tent a few years ago, and a couple of times since,its one of my favorites. The title refers to the tent in which women of jacobs tribe, according to law, took refuge while menstruating or giving birth. I realized that so many women love the red tent book. For many women the red tent is a sacred space, but it does not proclaim any one spiritual or. Feb 28, 2009 having a red themed party food ideas help. The red tent, the bestselling historical fiction novel by anita diamont, retold the story of dinah from the book of genesis. The red tent by anita diamant 1997 her name is dinah. Advent ideas by the red tent, november 15, 2016 a few weeks back, i gave my husband a deadline for our house renovations. Rather than using an unnamed thirdperson narrator, diamant utilizes a figure immersed in the stories recounted in the red tent. Whether she knew it or not, i was reading along with her. The red tent by anita diamant book club discussion.
Where the crawdads sing by delia owens, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, educated by tara westover, little. Suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks home. I had no idea who was who and so many characters came at me. You have to read it and tell me what you think my book club is reading it. Mar 17, 2016 read the suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks discussion from the chowhound home cooking, appetizer food community. Bad all my girlfriends have heard me say that on more than one occasion. The idea of a separate womens space or menstrual hut is not a new idea. Granted, the women have changed a little over the years. Muffin tin deviled eggs recipe by tasty eggs in muffin tin, muffin tin recipes. I did find it a bit longwinded in places and switched to speedreading whereas i normally like to savor the literature that i read. The red tent is a novel by anita diamant, published in 1997 by wyatt books for st. The red tent is a fictional yet thoroughly researched firstperson account of the life of dinah, the only daughter of biblical patriarch jacob who is. Anita diamant imaginatively tells the story from the fresh perspective of its women.
The story says that dinah was raped by an egyptian prince. The red tent becomes an essential character of the book as the women. With equal skill and passion, sandra hack polaski unravels the biblical story of. The red tent is very loosely based on the story of dinah in genesis, and it is a book that is very easy to read. The novel in question is the red tent, and its modest but highly delighted author is anita diamant, an experienced american journalist who has also written several nonfiction guides to. Anita diamant claims that the red tent in her book was fictionalized, but is rooted in research from africa. The red tent by anita diamant tells the story of the biblical character dinah, jacobs daughter and josephs sister. What strikes you about the cultural differences dinah encounters visavis food, clothing, work, and malefemale relationships. Free contact us home time off culture books book club. Menstruation brings us into womanhood a time to rejoice and be supported by other women. The red tent by reading guidebook club discussion questions.
Mar 29, 2002 the novel in question is the red tent, and its modest but highly delighted author is anita diamant, an experienced american journalist who has also written several nonfiction guides to. Dec 06, 2014 men got the whole bible, and all women got was this red tent lifetime has made the story of jacobs wives and daughters into a twopart miniseries. We all know that women provide such a powerful buffer to our. I did find it a bit longwinded in places and switched to speedreading whereas i. In the red tent anita diamant brings the fascinating biblical character of dinah to vivid life her name is dinah. Simon and levi, two of her brothers, avenge dinah by killing all the. It gives several strong female characters a voice when the book in which.
In chapter 34 of the book of genesis, dinahs tale is a short, horrific detour in the familiar narrative of jacob and joseph. I still enjoyed the book and have recommended it to my book club. Medical approach natural approach food and exercise womens stories. Since the main focus for most of the book revolves around childbirth, we get to see the love lives of all of labans daughters. Read the themed book clubfood pairings discussion from the chowhound general discussion, meal planning food community. I found the red tent very informative with regard to the lifestyles, and traditions of the time. Shani robinson always had a dream of opening her own restaurant. It was interesting to read how the women lived in the book. How to host a book club party how to host a book club party. The red tent by anita diamant goodreads share book. The red tent tells the littleknown biblical story of dinah, daughter of the patriarch jacob and his wife, leah. In the bible her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the. Whether your book club is a few close friends or a larger group, hosting a book club party still takes some amount of planning. A voice becoming is for moms who want to usher their daughters into.
If that doesnt shout out women and femininity to you, then we dont know what possibly. I am having a red themed party and need to think of some red foods please help. For me, female bonding is empowering, powerful, and cathartic. Get the prep done ahead of time so you can enjoy your evening with friends, nosh on some great food and discuss your latest read. Here, the red tent book and miniseries took liberties with the original tale and stretched it into a full, dramatic narrative that provides a muchneeded voice to the sole woman in the original.
A voice becoming beth bruno what if you as a mother concentrated on your daughter for one year. Girls night in book club menu ideas below are some great ideas for book club menus submitted by my wonderful. From this point onwards, our lives are filled with occasions when empowerment by and between wom en is the perfe ct way to celebrate. The red tent official trailer 2014 morena baccarin. The red tent an empowering connection between a group of women. Book club parties are a good way to get friends together and have great discussion over appetizers, drinks, or brunch. Themed book clubfood pairings general discussion meal. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to. Paints a vivid picture of what womens society might have resembled during biblical times. Best sellers customer service new releases whole foods find a gift registry.
Suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks. In the bible her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the verses of the book of genesis that deal with jacob and his dozen sons. I recently finished your book, the red tent, and as a 16yearold, i have to say youve opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about my life as a woman, a sister, a daughter, and hopefully, a wife and mother. In an interview diamant said, theres a lot of food in the red tent. Like the conversations and mysteries held within this feminine tent, this sweeping piece. The red tent by anita diamant book club discussion questions. The series is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by anita diamant.
In the bible, dinahs story is only briefly mentioned. It is the old testament story of dinah, daughter of jacob. I dont care what it takes, but that christmas tree will be going up in our new house on the first of december so help you god. The biblical story of dinah has often been overlooked, until anita diamants the red tent st.
The red tent, the bestselling historical fiction novel by anita diamont, retold the story of dinah from the book. Menstrual hut and moon lodge traditions show us that the red tent has a history. The story imagines the life of dinah, a minor figure in the bible, who spends a lot of time in the tent of the title, a place where women go. The book it is important to define what the red tent is. First and foremost, the red tent 1997 is a novel by anita diamant that retells the biblical rape story of dinah. Great supplemental information for school essays and projects. Finally, a book that answers childhoods biggest question without any birds or bees in sight. Read the suggestions for super fast and easy book club snacks discussion from the chowhound home cooking, appetizer food community. Read genesis 34 and discuss how the red tent changes your perspective on dinahs story and also on the story of joseph that follows. In the bible her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the verses of the book of genesis that deal with jacob and his dozen.
Although she hosted several private red tents at her home since april 2007. The red tent reading guide book club discussion questions. Posted in 5 ingredients or less, book club snacks and appetizers, easy preparation, side dishes, summer dishes, the brief wonderous life of oscar wao, vegetarian tagged domican republic food, domincan republic cooking, domincan republic recipes, fried plantains recipe, how to cook plantains, how to make fried plantains, how to make tostones. Like the conversations and mysteries held within this feminine tent, this sweeping. Men got the whole bible, and all women got was this red tent lifetime has made the story of jacobs wives and daughters into a twopart miniseries. The red tent cafe, a restaurant specializing in fish fries and soul food, will soon open in dousman. After reading anita diamants novel the red tent, you can finally answer that age old question. Inside the red tent ebook christian book distributors.
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