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Die Tagebücher 1965–2000 | Von der Autorin von »Die Farbe Lila« | Gedanken und Gefühle der Schriftstellerin als Frau, Afroamerikanerin, Feministin und Künstlerin
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.







Die Tagebücher 1965–2000 | Von der Autorin von »Die Farbe Lila« | Gedanken und Gefühle der Schriftstellerin als Frau, Afroamerikanerin, Feministin und Künstlerin
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 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.
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.
The unseen journals of Alice Walker - literary icon and author of The Color Purple
Inner Light in a Time of Darkness
The book presents a collection of spiritual reflections infused with a progressive political perspective from a Pulitzer Prize-winning author dedicated to environmentalism. Through her meditations, Walker combines her spiritual insights and political beliefs to provide wisdom, hope, and encouragement, aiming to bring serenity to a tumultuous world. Her literary talent shines as she addresses the pressing need for sanity and compassion in contemporary society.
"Sweet People Are Everywhere, an illustrated picture book featuring a poem by internationally renowned writer and activist Alice Walker, is a powerful celebration of humanity. The poem addresses a young boy getting his first passport, taking the boy--and the reader--on a journey through a series of countries around the globe where 'sweet people' can be found"-- Provided by publisher
Short enough to be read in a single sitting, this book is one of those gorgeous, much too fleeting things...Brimming with observational detail from a man whose life spanned continents and eras, the story is at times devastating, but Hurston's success in bringing it to light is a marvel. NPR
"The Palestine Festival of Literature was established in 2008. Bringiong together writers from all corners of the globe, it aims to help Palestinians break the cultural siege imposed by the Isreali military occupation, to strengthen their artistic links with the the rest of the world."--Book flap
In this luminous collection of poems, Pulitzer Prize-winner Alice Walker casts her eye on history, politics and nature, as well as world figures. In tributes to such people as Jimmy Carter, Gloria Steinem and the Dalai Lama, she reminds readers of the urgency of this moment in history and of the human capacity to come together and take action. Walker imbues her poetry with memorable images, as well as anger, forgiveness and wisdom. Chronicling the conditions of human life today, The World Will Follow Joy demonstrates Alice Walker's compassion and spirituality.