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Monday, August 24, 2009

Giveaway: The Woman Who Named God by Charlotte Gordon

The Woman Who Named God
Abraham's Dilemma and The Birth of Three Faiths

Congrats to Brenda, Melanie & Jeanette! And Thanks to EVERYone for joining in on the fun!

"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 Woman Who Named God by Charlotte Gordon weaves history, archaeology and myth into an amazing and respectful story. Written with a historical perspective Charlotte Gordon explores the stories that have been passed down to us , and explores the characters as individuals... "Why did they do what they did?" Not a dry commentary, but an interesting read because of her insights into the people and places that existed then and now. A look at how different people interpreted the actions of these individuals and how Abraham and his sons fathered three major world religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Very readable and also well researched. I found it so interesting! If you belong to a book club, Charlotte has discussion questions you can download HERE. Plus you'll find links there to learn more about Charlotte and a behind the scenes look at her writing of the book. Would you like to read an excerpt? Follow this LINK. Listen to an interview with Charlotte Gordon HERE!

Courtesy of Valerie of Hachette Book Group I have 3 copies of The Woman Who Named God for a giveaway! Thank you Valerie for letting me share this with my readers! And thanks for my review copy!

To Enter this giveaway...

*For one entry leave me a comment with your email address!

*For another entry, sign up to follow my blog and leave a comment to let me know you just became a follower. (if you're already a follower you will get an extra entry!)

*Blog or tweet about this giveaway and leave me the link.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only.(No PO boxes). The books will be shipped to the winners directly from the publisher. Contest ends 11:59pm EST on Sept. 12th. I will randomly pick the winners the next day and email them! (please check your email.. winner must reply to me within 3 days! Thanks!) Good Luck!

72 comments:

  1. Tam @ Bailey's and BooksAugust 24, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Ooh, this sounds so interesting. I really enjoy books like this.
    Please enter me at baileysandbooks (at) gmail (dot) com.
    I am also already a follower!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Sounds really good, count me in!

    michelle_thebookjunkie@hotmail.com

    I'm already a follower.

    Thanks for the contest. :D

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  3. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    The review is great, sounds very
    interesting, please count me.Jasmine

    jsrogers at shaw dot ca

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  4. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Suzanne,

    Please enter me in this giveaway. My e-mail is babasbookblog[at]gmail[dot] com

    Please see my mention of your giveaway: http://babasbookblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/giveaway-chick-with-books.html

    And I'm already a follower.

    Great blog! Thanks!!!

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  5. SueAugust 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    This looks really intriguing. Thanks for sharing it.

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  6. LisaAugust 24, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Sounds awesome! Please enter me in this giveaway!

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  7. LisaAugust 24, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Plus I am a follower!! circlebooks(at)shaw(dot)ca

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  8. LisaAugust 24, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Plus I twittered about it

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  9. LisaAugust 24, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    AND last but certainly not least I have posted your giveaway in my sidebar.. WHEW! I must really want your book!!! :)

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  10. UnknownAugust 24, 2009 at 2:35 PM

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  11. UnknownAugust 24, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    already a follower

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  12. YvetteAugust 24, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Hey
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  13. Jenny N.August 24, 2009 at 3:47 PM

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  14. Jenny N.August 24, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I am already a follower of yours.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    I would love to be entered in your draw. Thanks.
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  16. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 3:53 PM

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  17. nfmgirlAugust 24, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    This one is on my Wish List. Please count me in. Thank you!

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  18. nfmgirlAugust 24, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I follow

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  19. KRAugust 24, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I'd like this.

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  20. dancealertreads.blogspot.comAugust 24, 2009 at 9:05 PM

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  22. DarcyOAugust 24, 2009 at 9:47 PM

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  23. DarcyOAugust 24, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I follow with Google Reader.

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  24. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    I'm also a follower via Blogger.

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
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  25. Natalie WAugust 25, 2009 at 9:23 AM

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  26. Natalie WAugust 25, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I'm following,
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  27. Natalie WAugust 25, 2009 at 9:27 AM

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  28. Park Avenue PrincessAugust 25, 2009 at 12:09 PM

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  29. Renee GAugust 27, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Would love to read this.

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  30. A Bookshelf MonstrosityAugust 27, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Please include me in your giveaway. Thanks!

    Amanda
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  31. A Bookshelf MonstrosityAugust 27, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I am also a follower.

    Amanda
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  32. AnonymousAugust 27, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Book sounds wonderful.
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  33. Debbie FAugust 27, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Please enter me!
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  34. Debbie FAugust 27, 2009 at 3:16 PM

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  35. HomoHausfrauAugust 28, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  37. BurtonReview August 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    This is a topic that I am definitely interested in. I'll have to check out all your links, in the meantime, please enter me.
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  38. BurtonReview August 30, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    PS I am alreadu a follower
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  39. A Bookshelf MonstrosityAugust 31, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I also Tweeted:

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  40. AndreaSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    I'd really love to win this book
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  41. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    please count me in...thanks.

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  42. Linda KishSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM

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  43. Linda KishSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    This book sounds fascinating. Please include me in this giveaway.

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    One of my hobbies is studying the three religions of Abraham so I am very interested in this book.

    I am a follower.

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  46. LuvdayliliesSeptember 5, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Please enter me in your giveaway, I'd love to be able to give this to my Mom for Christmas=)
    Thanks bunches!
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  47. LuvdayliliesSeptember 5, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    I follow=)
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  48. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    I would love to win this book. Thank you!

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  49. heatherzillaSeptember 6, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    Sounds like an interesting read. Please include me in the giveaway.
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  50. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    I'd love to read this :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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  51. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Already following with Google Friend Connect
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  52. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Tweeted
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  53. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I so want to read this book. After reading many reviews of this book, I am anxious to really see if it is as good as it seems.


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  54. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I am a follower of your blog


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  55. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    I twittered about this giveaway:

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  56. Karen HSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Sounds good, add me to the draw please!

    +1 I am a current follower

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  57. EGSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I think the book is interested. I'm entering the contest.
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  58. Simply StacieSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Thanks for the chance.

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  59. JMomSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    This sounds like an interesting read. I would love to win this one :)

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  60. JMomSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I'm following your blog

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  61. JMomSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/JMom/status/3915002290

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  62. LoveMyCoffeeSeptember 12, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    I really want to read this one. Please enter me.

    I'm a follower

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  63. Debs DeskSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Please inlcude me in your giveaway.
    Thanks
    Debbie
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  64. Debs DeskSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    I am a follower.
    Thanks
    Debbie
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  65. Mary SSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I'd love to win a copy!
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  66. UnknownSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I'm following :)
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  67. FlyFreeMyBooksSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    This book looks great. I love historical religious books.
    Please enter me..

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  68. FlyFreeMyBooksSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I signed up as a follower.

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  69. FlyFreeMyBooksSeptember 12, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I posted the link to your giveaway in my blog. Here is the link:
    http://giveawayroundup.blogspot.com/2009/09/woman-who-named-god-giveaways.html

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  70. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Please include me in the giveaway. Many thanks.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  71. BabaSeptember 14, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Suzanne,

    Thanks for the book! Check out my latest post: http://babasbookblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-winner-thanks-to-chick-with-books.html

    My mailing info is on it's way to you.

    Baba

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  72. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Suzanne, Just received the book today from the publisher. As I have a 2+ hour road trip tomorrow I know what I will be doing. Reading this book!! (Don't worry, I'm not driving). Thanks again and I'll let you know when I've posted a review at my blog.

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