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Prompt 37: A book with a color in the title
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I honestly can't believe I never read this book before. I just want to soak in the love between Celie and her sister, find the peace of mind and strength that Celie possesses as she accepts herself. More real than real life: funny, heartbreaking, amazing.
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Jul 13, 2010
Leslie
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really liked it
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I am not a religious person, and I don't consider myself to be particularly spiritual, but something about Shug's definition of God struck a chord with me. I have never really attempted to articulate my beliefs as such, but if I did I think they would be something like this.
God ain't a he or a she but a It.
But what do it look like? I ast.
Don't look like nothing, she say. It ain't a picture show. It ain't something you can look at apart from anything else, including yourself. I believe God is eve ...more
God ain't a he or a she but a It.
But what do it look like? I ast.
Don't look like nothing, she say. It ain't a picture show. It ain't something you can look at apart from anything else, including yourself. I believe God is eve ...more
Jan 10, 2017
Doug
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it was amazing
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Task #24: Read a book wherein all point-of-view characters are people of color
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.
Ever since I saw it as a kid, The Color Purple has been one of my favorite movies. Now that I've read the book, I can safely say that it is also one of my favorite books. ...more
Task #24: Read a book wherein all point-of-view characters are people of color
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book.
Ever since I saw it as a kid, The Color Purple has been one of my favorite movies. Now that I've read the book, I can safely say that it is also one of my favorite books. ...more
I understand why this book has been so lauded and recognized - it’s a work of art by Walker. Art that paints a picture of pain, suffering and human spirit. It is vivid and raw. I am just still in my own thoughts here about it, will need to sit with it awhile!
Sep 13, 2009
Jen (NerdifiedJen)
marked it as to-read
