the red tent

i've been reading this book since last sunday (when ed took the kids and gave me about two hours to myself, which felt delicious). i heard about it before, heard that it was like the bible, but written from a woman's perspective. i can't really comment on that, bc i never read the bible. but, i can definitely say that i love it, and recommend it - what draws me to it the most is its descriptions of women's lives, from childhood to old age, in a time and place much different than my own. i love the bonds that tie these women together, and the gritty texture of their lives, with all their sorrows and joys.