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published
January 1st 1997
(first published 1996)
by Pocket
binding
Paperback, 304 pages
isbn
0671003771
(isbn13: 9780671003777)
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Alice Walker, a writer who had generally shunned public life, reached a period of great achievement in the early 1980s. Her novel, The Color Purple, w...more
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Read in January, 1998
I love Alice Walker's way of reflecting on the decisions she has made in her life. It connects to her journey with the making of the movie of the Color Purple and dealing with Lyme diesese. I also have a deep appreciation for dread locks since reading this book.
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Read in January, 2001
I love Alice Walker, the essay writer. This book is a memoir of essays about overcoming. She is always great, but this book is not as brilliant as some others.
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I heard Walker speak about this book and managed to snag an autograph. She is truly amazing.
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taught material from it in conjunction with the color purple, english 2 (twice?)
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