Giveaway: The Woman Who Named God by Charlotte Gordon

July 9, 2009 by Carol

The Woman Who Named God: Abraham’s Dilemma and the Birth of Three Faiths by Charlotte Gordon

The saga of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar is the tale of origin for all three monotheistic faiths. Abraham must choose between two wives who have borne him two sons. One wife and son will share in his wealth and status, while the other two are exiled into the desert. Long a cornerstone of Western anxiety, the story chronicles a very famous and troubled family, and sheds light on the ongoing conflict between the Judeo-Christian and Islamic worlds.

How did this ancient story become one of the least understood and most frequently misinterpreted of our cultural myths? Gordon explores this legendary love triangle to give us a startling perspective on three biblical characters who–with their jealousies, passions, and doubts–actually behave like human beings.

The Woman Who Named God is a compelling, smart, and provocative take on one of the Bible’s most intriguing and troubling love stories.

The Giveaway:

This sounds like a fascinating book and, thanks to Hachette Bood Group, I’m giving away 5 copies. To enter, just leave me a comment below by July 23. Sharing this giveaway somewhere, somehow will give you up to two additional entries. Unfortunately, I have to limit it to the US and Canada only, no PO boxes. I’ll announce the winners on July 24. Good luck!

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47 Responses

on July 9, 2009 at 1:14 pm Mozi Esmes Mommy

Looks fascinating!
on July 9, 2009 at 3:45 pm cursingmama

Sounds like a very intriguing story.
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on July 9, 2009 at 7:10 pm Darlene

I’d love to enter Carol. I’ll put this up on my sidebar if that counts.

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on July 9, 2009 at 7:37 pm Susan Helene Gottfried

No need to enter me, darling. I’ve got this posted at Win a Book for you — thanks for the e-mail!!
on July 9, 2009 at 7:38 pm Lee

I’d love to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway and please count me in

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on July 9, 2009 at 8:24 pm Marie

This sounds fascinating, I would love to read it!
on July 9, 2009 at 8:46 pm etirv

Count me in, thank you!
on July 9, 2009 at 9:25 pm Jenny N

It sounds interesting. Can’t wait to read it if I win
on July 10, 2009 at 1:11 am Valorie

I’d love a chance to win. <3
on July 10, 2009 at 12:38 pm LuAnn Morgan

This has always been one of the stories that fascinated me. I’d love to read this author’s perspective.
on July 10, 2009 at 3:21 pm Freda Mans

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on July 10, 2009 at 9:43 pm Beth

I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance!
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on July 11, 2009 at 1:51 pm Holly

This one looks fascinating. I’d love to win!
on July 11, 2009 at 2:36 pm cenyasmom

Very interesting novel, please count me in and thank
you for the giveaway.
on July 11, 2009 at 6:42 pm Debbie

I would love to be included in your giveaway.
Thanks
Debbie
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on July 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm Kelly B

Carol this sounds wonderful and I would like to throw my name into the hat as well! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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on July 12, 2009 at 7:54 pm Kelly B

Carol, I HAD to post this one! I really am crossing all I can. Here is the link:

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Thanks again for a great giveaway

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on July 12, 2009 at 9:48 pm Belinda McNabb

Please include me in your giveaway.

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on July 12, 2009 at 9:48 pm Belinda McNabb

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on July 12, 2009 at 11:22 pm Lisa

This looks just FANTASTIC! Thanks soo much!
on July 13, 2009 at 9:07 pm Maya M.

wow. in theory that story would be of interest to millions upon millions of people, touching three widespread faiths. sounds really interesting.
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on July 14, 2009 at 9:21 am Lesley

This book also sounds wonderful, and I would LOVE to read it. Thank you very much!
on July 14, 2009 at 9:22 am Lesley

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on July 14, 2009 at 8:49 pm Kim V

Please enter me.
Thanks for the giveaway!

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on July 14, 2009 at 8:50 pm Kim V

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on July 15, 2009 at 10:21 pm Amanda

I am intrigued! Count me in.
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on July 16, 2009 at 4:47 pm Tina

I would love to win.
on July 16, 2009 at 4:51 pm Tina

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on July 16, 2009 at 5:13 pm Shawna Lewis

Count me in this looks like a wonderful book!!
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Thanks you for this giveaway
on July 17, 2009 at 1:52 pm cenyasmom

I just found your site and I am so glad I did, please include me in this great giveaway.

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on July 18, 2009 at 10:27 am Mary D

Howdi I had no idea it was really an allegorical story, and thus I’d be very interested to read it – it would allow me a better understanding and sounds interesting, to boot ! Thanks so much
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on July 19, 2009 at 2:46 pm Christy H.

Sounds like a thought-provoking read ~ please enter me

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on July 20, 2009 at 3:10 pm Vera

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on July 20, 2009 at 3:29 pm Keyomi

this is an interesting read.
pls count me in.
on July 20, 2009 at 3:30 pm Debbie F.

Please enter me!

thanks

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on July 22, 2009 at 12:43 am Renee G

Please include me.
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on July 22, 2009 at 9:21 pm gwendolyn b.

Historical fiction meets religious history – right up my alley! I would love to read this — thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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on July 22, 2009 at 9:25 pm gwendolyn b.

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on July 23, 2009 at 11:25 am Sara M

Hi, Carol. Being a Sara, I know some of the biblical version of Sarah’s story, and its always held a particular interest. I’d love to read this. Thanks!

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on July 23, 2009 at 10:51 pm Shawan Lewis

Count me in thanks for the giveaway ;o)’
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on July 23, 2009 at 10:52 pm Shawan Lewis

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I told all my friend on Goodreads about this giveaway
on July 24, 2009 at 9:07 am Carol

Thanks for all the entries. I’ll be posting the winners shortly.
on July 30, 2009 at 6:54 pm Bookjourney

Oh I missed it! Bummer! This looks like an amazing book