Celie is a poor black woman whose letters tell the story of 20 years of her life, beginning at age 14 when she is being abused and raped by her father and attempting to protect her sister from the same fate, and continuing over the course of her marriage to "Mister," a brutal man who terrorizes her. Celie eventually learns that her abusive husband has been keeping her sister's letters from her and the rage she feels, combined with an example of love and independence provided by her close friend Shug, pushes her finally toward an awakening of her creative and loving self.
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"Superb ... A work to stand beside literature of any time and place." -- San Francisco Chronicle
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Best-selling novelist ALICE WALKER is the author of five other novels, five collections of short stories, six collections of essays, seven volumes of poetry, including the most recent Hard Times Require Furious Dancing, and several children’s books. Her books have been translated into more than two dozen languages.
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By Challey
Format:Paperback
Likened to the books THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER and the bestseller BARK OF THE DOGWOOD, Walker's tour-de-force is a book (and movie) not to be missed. Built around the context of the heated time in American history when one man was not equal to another simply because of his race and no female was equal in any realm, THE COLOR PURPLE weaves a beautiful story of a African American woman.
Alice Walker breathes life into a young, poor, and ugly girl named Celie. Celie is an amazing character because while she has suffered more than most humans will in a life time, before she was twenty years old, she is not a victim. She is simply living her life, as she would live it any other way. She is simple yet complex, a deep character in a world of confusion.
The background and world that the story is told in reveals the time when whites ruled and blacks survived. The novel deals with racism at its core and prejudice as well, especially against women. This novel will never grow old, the story will always be fresh, because untill we have conquered racism, prejudice, and social injustice and created a world where all are free, black and white, male and female, there is a urgent need for this novel. It is as contemporary as when it was written and the message of this outstanding work is still as needed as always. This is something all of us, especially women, should take a look at. THE COLOR PURPLE will stand out as one of the top ten books of the last century.
Alice Walker breathes life into a young, poor, and ugly girl named Celie. Celie is an amazing character because while she has suffered more than most humans will in a life time, before she was twenty years old, she is not a victim. She is simply living her life, as she would live it any other way. She is simple yet complex, a deep character in a world of confusion.
The background and world that the story is told in reveals the time when whites ruled and blacks survived. The novel deals with racism at its core and prejudice as well, especially against women. This novel will never grow old, the story will always be fresh, because untill we have conquered racism, prejudice, and social injustice and created a world where all are free, black and white, male and female, there is a urgent need for this novel. It is as contemporary as when it was written and the message of this outstanding work is still as needed as always. This is something all of us, especially women, should take a look at. THE COLOR PURPLE will stand out as one of the top ten books of the last century.
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By Bethany
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Walker's story is both heartbreaking and triumphant. She shows amazing insight into human behaviour and presents her story in a unique format. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Interesting story of a woman's empowerment
Alice Walker's The Color Purple, written in 1982, is a story about an African-American woman that is oppressed most of her life and mistreated. Read more
Published on May 20 2009 by Sam
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An inspirational read
I have taken a particular interest in reading books where the chief characters suffered abuses and overcame their traumas to become better persons in life. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2005 by Monica
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Both book AND movie are great--Don't miss this one!!!
Our book club has recently taken up the "Southern literature" theme. The first book we read with this idea in mind was Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Read more
Published on Mar 8 2005 by S.T.Waller
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Magnificent book!
This is the most magnificent books I have read. Filled with sadness and turmoil, so full of truth....so determined. I came from a life of abuse (child). Read more
Published on Feb 2 2005
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How could anyone NOT like this book!
Are some people crazy? How could anyone not like a tale about goodness triumphing over evil? How could anyone not like justice and a happy ending? Read more
Published on July 24 2004
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Nourishment for the Soul
I've read this book dozens of times and always find a new insight into myself or into human nature that I didn't see before. Read more
Published on July 8 2004 by Melissa McCauley
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Magnificent book!
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This is the most magnificent books I have read. Filled with sadness and turmoil, so full of truth....so determined. Read more
This is the most magnificent books I have read. Filled with sadness and turmoil, so full of truth....so determined. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2004
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Spiritually powerful
This book is incredible. At times it's funny ("lol" funny), and other times I came close to crying. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2004 by Caradae Linore
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The Color Purple
It took me a while to figure out what PURPLE had to do with anything... but I finally got it.
This is a story about a girl who grows up to be a strong woman. Read more
Published on Jun 9 2004 by Roxe
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Riveting and complex--a sure bet
By far, one of the major novels AND movies of the last century was/is "The Color Purple." This gripping, colorful, wonderfully-told book is as powerful today as it was... Read more
Published on Jun 2 2004
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