Alice Walker was born on February 9, 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia, USA as Alice Malsenior Walker. She is a writer, known for The Color Purple (1985), Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal (2012) and Conversations with the Ancestors: 'The Color Purple' from Book to Screen (2003). She was previously married to Melvyn R. L...
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Alice Walker was born on February 9, 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia, USA as Alice Malsenior Walker. She is a writer, known for The Color Purple (1985), Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal (2012) and Conversations with the Ancestors: 'The Color Purple' from Book to Screen (2003). She was previously married to Melvyn R. Leventhal. Show less «
It no longer bothers me that I may be constantly searching for father figures; by this time, I have ...Show more »
It no longer bothers me that I may be constantly searching for father figures; by this time, I have found several and dearly enjoyed knowing them all. Show less «
On writing: I'm not sure a bad person can write a good book. If art doesn't make us better, then wha...Show more »
On writing: I'm not sure a bad person can write a good book. If art doesn't make us better, then what on earth is it for? Show less «
If by some miracle in all our struggle the earth is spared from nuclear holocaust, only justice to e...Show more »
If by some miracle in all our struggle the earth is spared from nuclear holocaust, only justice to every living thing will save humankind. Show less «
Writing saved me from the sin and inconvenience of violence.
Writing saved me from the sin and inconvenience of violence.
On writing: We inherit a great responsibility as well for we must give voice to centuries not only o...Show more »
On writing: We inherit a great responsibility as well for we must give voice to centuries not only of silent bitterness and hate but also of neighborly kindness and sustaining love. Show less «
The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than bl...Show more »
The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for whites or women for men. Show less «
On reading: Poetry, I have discovered, is always unexpected and always as faithful and honest as dre...Show more »
On reading: Poetry, I have discovered, is always unexpected and always as faithful and honest as dreams. Show less «
I'm always amazed that people will actually choose to sit in front of the television and just be sav...Show more »
I'm always amazed that people will actually choose to sit in front of the television and just be savaged by stuff that belittles their intelligence. Show less «
...For me, Black women are the most fascinating creations in the world.
...For me, Black women are the most fascinating creations in the world.
My favorite thing to notice is that the ravages of greed have not entirely destroyed nature's abilit...Show more »
My favorite thing to notice is that the ravages of greed have not entirely destroyed nature's ability to surprise us with its beauty. Show less «
On success: Women have to summon up courage to fulfill dormant dreams.
On success: Women have to summon up courage to fulfill dormant dreams.
Anybody can observe the Sabbath, but making it holy surely takes the rest of the week.
Anybody can observe the Sabbath, but making it holy surely takes the rest of the week.
