Alice Walker
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Alice Walker is a novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. In 1982, she wrote the novel The Color Purple, for which she won the National Book Award for hardcover fiction, and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
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Satire at its finest. This timeless classic by a masterful author is still bringing laughs nearly 300 years later. With clever wit and boundless imagination, this book will captivate readers for generations to come.
Alice Walker
2018-12-13T00:00:00.000Z"The Coming" is a powerful and haunting novel that tells the story of a people's capture and enslavement across the Middle Passage. It exposes the strength and beauty of the African spirit amidst extreme conditions, and shows how losing everything can lead to extraordinary insight. This lyrical and poetic book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deep and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.
Alice Walker
2018-12-13T00:00:00.000Z"Who Asked You?" by Terry McMillan is a powerful novel that explores the struggles of one woman named BJ, who is left to take care of her grandchildren when her daughter disappears. Amidst dealing with her own postponed dreams, an ill husband, and other adult children, BJ faces even more challenges as she tries to hold her family together. This touching story delves into the themes of family, sacrifice, and unconditional love in the face of adversity.
Alice Walker
2018-12-13T00:00:00.000Z"Mom & Me & Mom" is a heartwarming memoir that chronicles Maya Angelou's complex relationship with her mother, Vivian Baxter. Despite being sent away at the young age of three, Angelou discovers the immense strength and love that her mother possesses. This intimate account delves into the rich, rewarding, and sometimes tumultuous moments that defined their relationship, ultimately leading to an unbreakable bond. Discover the profound story of a mother and daughter's journey towards love and healing in "Mom & Me & Mom".
Alice Walker
2018-12-13T00:00:00.000ZA southern family grapples with their mother's decision to raise her newborn son as a girl in Perfect Peace. When Perfect turns eight, she learns the truth and her life becomes a kaleidoscope of events. The Peace family must confront their beliefs about gender, sexuality, and unconditional love in this heartbreaking portrait.
Alice Walker
2018-12-13T00:00:00.000ZThe Road of Lost Innocence
The Story of a Cambodian Heroine (Random House Reader's Circle)
A powerful memoir of tragedy and hope by a woman named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. Somaly Mam recounts her experiences as a young girl who was sold into sexual slavery by her own grandfather, enduring unspeakable acts of brutality for a decade until she escaped. Unable to forget the girls she left behind, Mam became a fierce leader in the fight against human trafficking, rescuing sex workers and leading them into new, better lives. Written in exquisite, unflinching prose, this memoir is a testament to the courage and strength of an extraordinary woman and the power of an individual to bring about change.
Alice Walker
2018-12-13T00:00:00.000ZDiscover the intricate web of manipulation behind global events in this eye-opening book. The author exposes the truth about the few people, secret societies, and organizations who control the direction of our lives and shape the future of human existence. Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone seeking to understand the world we live in.
Alice Walker
2018-12-13T00:00:00.000ZFollow a British writer's adventures as a penniless down-and-out in Paris and London in this fictional memoir. With humor and without self-pity, the narrator exposes the posh French restaurant industry in Paris while working as a lowly dishwasher, and dives into the world of homelessness and free lodging houses in London. Through his experiences, readers discover sobering truths about poverty and society in this eye-opening tale.
Alice Walker
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