Alice Walker Knihy

Dnes již klasické dílo – slavný román, psaný formou jednoduchých dopisů Bohu, o ženském sebeuvědomování i sebevědomí. Nejznámější dílo afroamerické spisovatelky, která spolu s Toni Morrisonovou představuje v Americe výrazný ženský hlas a která započala éru literatury, v níž si ženské spisovatelky troufly psát otevřeně o svém sexuálním prožívání.. Barva nachu byla v USA (tedy ještě před později tak opatrnou "politickou korektností") nadšeně přijata, získala dvě nejdůležitější literární ceny a také ji úspěšně zfilmoval Steven Spielberg. Nezapomenutelný literární portrét hrdinky Celie, jejích přátel a rodiny je plný vášně, bolesti a chuti do života. K opravdovosti a dojemnosti příběhu přispívá především jazykový způsob, jakým je Celiina výpověď podána.

Román americké autorky vypráví o rodině čínských poválečných přistěhovalců a srovnává nejen rozdíly mezi generacemi, ale i mezi Amerikou a Orientem. Americká autorka čínského původu vypráví komorní příběh čtyř žen, které se v San Francisku po čtyřicet let jednou týdně scházejí a udržují přátelství, spojené vzpomínkami na vlast. Po smrti jedné z žen se její dcera vydává poprvé v životě do Číny, aby se setkala se svými nevlastními sestrami. Jako dokonalá Američanka přijíždí do země rodičů a teprve tam poznává, že chápe matčino poselství a že v sobě nemůže natrvalo zapřít krev předků.... celý text

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.

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

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.

'An extraordinarily diverse collection; pure Walker, fresh-eyed and sassy' NEW YORK TIMES