by Alice Walker (Author)
"Dear God: I am fourteen years old. I have always been a good girl. Maybe you can give me a sign letting me know what is happening to me." So begins Alice Walker's poignant novel set in the deep American south between the wars. Celie has been raped by the man she calls her father; her two children have been taken away from her; she has been parted from her sister and forced into an ugly marriage. Then she meets Shug Avery, singer and magic maker, and Celie discovers not the pain of female rivalry but the love and support of women. THE AUTHOR Alice Walker won the Pulitzer prize and the American Book Award for THE COLOR PURPLE. She is the author of many bestselling novels, essays and collections of poetry.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 24 Mar 2005
ISBN 10: 0752864343
ISBN 13: 9780752864341
Book Overview: All the titles in the READ A GREAT MOVIE promotion are being specially designed, and supported by excellent point of sale material. THE BOOK: THE COLOR PURPLE has sold over 1 million copies in Britain alone and continues to sell around 25,000 every year. An absolute classic, it has made Alice Walker a household name. It won a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. 'She is one of the most gifted writers in her country' Isabel Allende. 'One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read...it is stunning - moving, exciting, and wonderful' Lenny Henry. THE FILM: THE COLOR PURPLE was made into an award-winning film by Steven Spielberg. Starring Whoopie Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. Also stars Danny Glover. It was nominated for 11 Oscars. 'THE COLOR PURPLE is the year's best film' CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Available on DVD.