Chronicles the experiences of Alice Walker in the aftermath of the publication of The Color Purple and its winning of the Pulitzer Prize...
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Jul 10, 2010
Terry
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This book is solely for those interested in reading about the controversy surrounding the adaptation of Walker's The Color Purple into the film. Some of it would make great supplementary material for English (or, I guess, film) teachers.
I really enjoyed reading her submitted screenplay, and I wish someone would actually make that film, just for, well, "fun" probably isn't the word.
The book as a whole is a little jumbled/hodge-podge: there are journal entries, he More...
I really enjoyed reading her submitted screenplay, and I wish someone would actually make that film, just for, well, "fun" probably isn't the word.
The book as a whole is a little jumbled/hodge-podge: there are journal entries, he More...
May 03, 2009
Breeze
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This book is not for everyone. I found this book extremely intimate and amazing. Why? I enjoy "getting to know" my favorite authors in a way that depicts them as "human just like you and me." Alice Walker let's us into her mind and emotions. She shows us that behind her great literary talent, she too goes through self-doubt, worry about what "other people think", etc.
I remember when The Color Purple movie was released and the backlash it got from black men in More...
I remember when The Color Purple movie was released and the backlash it got from black men in More...
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Feb 05, 2009
Zen
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Mostly about the making of the Color Purple movie and the reactions to it. Interesting, but a bit bitty. How do I say -- ? It was worth reading, but it was more like reading a fansite for The Color Purple than a book that could stand on its own merits, if that makes any sense.
Feb 06, 2011
Ruth
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Don't want to panic, but it's getting a little weird around here. Fourth book I've read that mentions Lyme Disease. Does everyone feel tired? What's that red spot that looks like a bulls eye?
She didn't linger on the Lyme Disease. The focus was on making The Color Purple movie and life after. Very interesting read. Miss Walker always gives the reader lots to contemplate.
She didn't linger on the Lyme Disease. The focus was on making The Color Purple movie and life after. Very interesting read. Miss Walker always gives the reader lots to contemplate.
Sep 08, 2011
Abranch71
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I loved the movie and the book The Color Purple. It was good to read about Alice's letting go to make the movie happen and bring the story to a wider audience.
Feb 18, 2011
Jean Marie
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Alice writes about the process of turning her wonderful novel into a movie. It was joyful and discouraging at the same time.
Nov 28, 2007
Clare
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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.
Apr 29, 2008
در صورت تمایل، جهت مشخصات فیلمی که بر اساس این کتاب ساخته شده است؛ میتوانید از لینک زیر استفاده بفرمایید
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088939
Apr 09, 2008
Mehrsa
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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.
Jun 25, 2008
I heard Walker speak about this book and managed to snag an autograph. She is truly amazing.
Apr 08, 2008
jessicamax
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taught material from it in conjunction with the color purple, english 2 (twice?)
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