Alice Walker se erige como una de las voces literarias preeminentes de Estados Unidos, tejiendo narrativas que profundizan en la experiencia humana con un estilo distintivo. Su obra aborda apremiantes cuestiones de injusticia, desigualdad y pobreza, explorando la resiliencia del espíritu humano a través de sus personajes. La escritura de Walker se caracteriza por su sensibilidad poética, profunda empatía y un compromiso inquebrantable para enfrentar la adversidad. No solo ha dado forma a la literatura estadounidense, sino que también ha participado activamente como activista e intelectual pública, defendiendo el cambio social.
La crítica ha dicho... Una de las más talentosas escritoras estadounidenses..-Isabel Allende Una novela siempre vigente..-Newsweek Alice Walker es una escritora maravillosamente dotada..-The New York Times Book Review El color púrpura sitúa a Walker a la altura de Faulkner..-The Nation Genial. Un libro para enmarcar junto a los clásicos de la literatura de todos los tiempos..-San Francisco Chronicle
Cuatro mujeres chinas -que las sombras del pasado han unido- se reúnen regularmente en San Francisco para jugar al Mah-jong, disfrutar de la comida china y «decirse» historias. June Woo, a la muerte de su madre, debe ocupar su lugar en esos encuentros nostálgicos. Pero June sólo sueña con independizarse y adaptarse a la vida moderna, lejos de esos «estrafalarios trajes chinos de seda». No obstante, lentamente, una mezcla de dolor y curiosidad acaba por atrerla hacia ese mundo ancestral, y empieza a escuchar las sorprendentes historias que le revelarán el verdadero deseo de su madre muerta, la trágica manera en que pasó a ser realidad y la naturaleza del vacío que se había abierto irremediablemente entre las dos. El Club de la Buena Estrella trata, a fin de cuentas, de lo que puede perderse y salvaguardarse entre generaciones, entre personas que comparten un destino común, y también de la doble posibilidad de extraer conocimiento y felicidad de dos conceptos de vida tan radicalmente distintos.
In this collection of nonfiction, the author speaks out as a black woman, writer, mother, and feminist in thirty-six pieces ranging from the personal to the political. Among the contents are essays about other writers, accounts of the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the antinuclear movement of the 1980s, and a vivid memoir of a scarring childhood injury and her daughter's healing words
This collection features a range of essays by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker, exploring both personal experiences and broader political themes. Walker's reflections are characterized by their thoughtfulness and intelligence, offering resonant insights into various aspects of life. The essays invite readers to engage with her unique perspective and the complexities of contemporary issues.
The narrative centers on Elizabeth as she embarks on new adventures, discovering that feeling nervous is a shared experience. Through her journey, she learns to embrace her butterflies, finding comfort in the fact that her mother experiences them too. This heartwarming tale reassures readers that they are not alone in facing challenges and highlights the importance of support and understanding in overcoming fears.
The journals offer profound insights and guidance, serving as a valuable resource for readers. They reveal personal reflections and experiences that illuminate the human condition, providing a roadmap for navigating life's complexities. With their heartfelt narratives, these writings are both a revelation and a meaningful gift, encouraging introspection and connection among readers.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and activist Alice Walker invites readers young and old to see the world--and our place in it--through new eyes in this new edition featuring art from Queenbe Monyei. With beautifully poetic text and joyous illustrations to guide readers through their read, There Is a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me is an ode to the natural world and our place in it. Celebrating the connections and interconnections between self, nature, and creativity, this gently provocative text opens up the world to a reader, and a reader to our world. From the celebrated author of The Color Purple and other classics comes a beautiful, lyrical picture book for fans of her work of all ages.
Set against the backdrop of the interwar period, the story follows two sisters as they navigate the challenges and hardships of their time. Their journey explores themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the struggle for survival amidst societal upheaval. Through their experiences, the novel delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
The collection features Walker's complete poems, showcasing both new and previously unpublished works. Accompanying the poems are the author's notes that offer insights into the spiritual and political context of the past thirty years. This anthology serves as a significant resource for understanding contemporary themes and has been recognized as a Common Core Text Exemplar for grades 9-10 in poetry.
The book features a collection of dialogues between Alice Walker and prominent literary and cultural figures, spanning from 1973 to 2009. Through these conversations, readers gain insights into Walker's perspectives on social justice, feminism, and personal growth, while also exploring the thoughts of influential voices like Gloria Steinem and Howard Zinn. The chronological arrangement highlights the evolution of these discussions over time, reflecting the changing cultural landscape and the enduring relevance of the topics addressed.