<p>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. In <i>The Red Tent</i>, Anita Diamant brings this fascinating biblical character to vivid life.</p><p>Told in Dinah's voice, the novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhood-the world of the red tent. It begins with the story of Dinah's mothers-Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah-the four wives of Jacob. They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through a hard-working youth, 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.</p><p>With over 3.3 million copies sold, <i>The Red Tent </i>is a modern classic loved throughout the world, and the basis of the <i>A&E/Lifetime </i>mini-series.</p>
