by Alice Walker
First published 1973
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple comes a powerful collection of short stories that lays bare the desires, fears, and complexities of the American Black woman's experience. In these thirteen poignant tales, we encounter women of diverse backgrounds united by their pursuit of fulfillment and their ability to find resilience in the face of adversity. With unflinching compassion and insight, Walker illuminates the intimate realities of love, family, and the indomitable spirit that sustains her characters through life's tribulations.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, american-fiction, african-american, contemporary, womens-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
156 pages · Paperback