April's selection is The Red Tent by award-winning writer Anita Diamant. This intense and vivid novel depicts the traditions and turmoil of biblical womanhood as told from the perspective of Dina, daughter of Jacob and Leah. Ms. Diamant's modern-day midrash on Dina's brief, violent story from Genesis brings to life a remarkable period of early history, forging a new interpretation and understanding of the silent society in which women lived in ancient times. Discussion begins April 1. The series is always free and open to all.
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