Walker, Alice

Tells the story of two African-American sisters: Nettie, a missionary in Africa, and Celie, a child-wife living in the south, in the medium of their letters to each other and in Celie's case, the desperate letters she begins, "Dear God.".

A collection of stories about African-American women living in the South and their struggles for dignity and love.

Collects the nonfiction writings of the author of "The Color Purple.".

An illustrated biography of the Harlem poet whose works gave voice to the joy and pain of the black experience in America.

Presents the text of Alice Walker's story "Everyday Use"; contains background essays that provide insight into the story; and features a selection of critical response. Includes a chronology and an interview with the author.

Presents more than eighty poems by African-American writer Alice Walker, covering such themes as grief, love, aging, acceptance, and the hectic pace of daily life.

A black tenant farmer flees Georgia for the North. Years later, he returns home to face his wife's death, his son's imprisonment, and a last chance at personal salvation.

Reflections by the author on the period of time in her life when she went from being a reclusive writer to a public figure due to the filming of her book, The Color Purple.

Nineteen fifty-five--How did I get away with killing one of the biggest lawyers in the state? It was easy-Elethia--The lover--Petunias--Coming apart--Fame--(etc.).

Story of Tashi, a tribal African woman who lives much of her adult life in North America struggling to recognize her own reality.