ORANGES ARE NOT THE
ONLY FRUIT

What did you expected
from the title of the novel, before reading it?

The title of this
novel  is completely different from other
more traditional title. The intelligent reader can understand that oranges are
a metaphor for something else. From the title I expected that the main
character may prefer other fruit instead of oranges.

PHILIPPA BREWSTER

The novelist met
Philippa Brewster during a 1985 interview for an editorial position at Pandora
Press, Winterson recounted the details of her eccentric early life. Impressed
not only by her facility with language but also her ability to spin tales,
Brewster encouraged Winterson to write down her stories, which became the
material for the critically acclaimed and popular Oranges Are Not the Only
Fruit.

THE MAKING OF MARMELADE

"When thick rinds are used the top must be thoroughly skimmed, or a
scum will from marring the final appearance."

"Se usate grossi pezzi di scorza, la
superficie deve essere scremata accuratamente,altrimenti si formerà la
schiumetta che potrebbe rovinare l'aspetto finale della preparazione."

GENSIS

Nearly the entire Old
Testament was originally written in Hebrew, and Genesis is no exception. The
original Hebrew title of Genesis is bereshit, which means "in beginning"
(see 1:1a). This is an appropriate title, for the book of beginnings.

EXODUS

The book of Exodus
details God's call to the people of Israel to get up and leave their position
of slavery in Egypt. Exodus records more miracles of God than any other book in
the Old Testament. God rescues and delivers his people as he guides them into
the unfamiliar desert. There God institutes his system of laws, gives
instruction in worship and establishes his people as the nation of Israel.
Exodus is a book of tremendous spiritual significance.

LEVITICUS                       

It was written to draw the Israelites to the
understanding of the infinite holiness of God, and that He desires them to act
in a holy manner toward Himself.  In doing this, God gives them many instructions  to carry out.  It describes Moses giving
procedural instructions for the Israelites, especially to the Levitical
priests, about how they are to carry out
offerings, ceremonies, and celebrations.

The word "Holy" is mentioned more times in
Leviticus, than any other book in the Bible.

NUMBERS

The message of the Book of Numbers, is
universal and timeless. It reminds believers of the spiritual warfare in
which they are engaged, for Numbers is the book of the service and walk of
God's people. The Book of Numbers essentially bridges the gap between the
Israelites receiving the Law (Exodus and Leviticus) and preparing them to enter
the Promised Land (Deuteronomy and Joshua).

DEUTERONOMY

A new generation of Israelites was about
to enter the Promised Land. This multitude had not experienced the miracle at
the Red Sea or heard the law given at Sinai, and they were about to enter a new
land with many dangers and temptations. The book of Deuteronomy was given to
remind them of God's law and God's power.

JOSHUA

The Book of Joshua provides an overview of
the military campaigns to conquer the land area that God had promised.
Following the exodus from Egypt and the subsequent forty years of the
wilderness wanderings, the newly-formed nation is now poised to enter the
Promised Land, conquer the inhabitants, and occupy the territory. The overview
that we have here gives abbreviated and selective details of many of the
battles and the manner in which the land was not only conquered, but how it was
divided into tribal areas.

JUDGES

The Book of Judges can be divided into two sections: 1) Chapters 1-16 which
gives an account of the wars of deliverance beginning with the Israelites'
defeat of the Canaanites and ending with the defeat of the Philistines and the
death of Samson; 2) Chapters 17-21 which is referred to as an appendix and does
not relate to the previous chapters. These chapters are noted as a time "when
there was no king in Israel."

RUTH

The Book of Ruth was written to the Israelites. It
teaches that genuine love at times may require uncompromising sacrifice.
Regardless of our lot in life, we can live according to the precepts of God.
Genuine love and kindness will be rewarded. God abundantly blesses those who
seek to live obedient lives. Obedient living does not allow for "accidents"
in God's plan. God extends mercy to the merciful.