Possessing the Secret of Joy
3 journalers for this copy...
This book examines, among other things, female genital mutilation practices in Africa. Alice Walker is unflinchingly straightforward, while being compassionate, angry, and somehow, in the end, hopeful. I think it's a testament to Walker's skill as a writer that she could take such a political and uncomfortable topic and create a readable, human story.
Journal Entry 2 by ejewel at Starbucks - Castro in Mountain View, California USA on Wednesday, October 8, 2003
Released on Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at Starbucks, Castro Street in Mountain View, California USA.
Released on the official Bookcrossing bookshelf!
Released on the official Bookcrossing bookshelf!
Just picked this up at the BCZ shelf at Starbucks on Castro. Will go on the list of books to be read...
The story was told in short, journal-like chapters by each of the characters in turn. I read it in about 4 days. I have always found a certain lyrical quality in Alice Walker's writing and it shines again here. Reading made me feel sorrow, anger, joy, hatred, love, but most of all, hope. Just lovely.
Journal Entry 5 by titacookie at -- Controlled Release in Sonoma, California USA on Friday, February 13, 2004
Release planned for Monday, February 16, 2004 at to a fellow BookCrosser in Sonoma, California USA.
Sending to abott on Monday 021604. Enjoy!
Sending to abott on Monday 021604. Enjoy!
Just got this book yesterday as part of a book exchange. Thanks, tita! I can't wait to read it. And I'm so glad you enjoyed Lahiri's short stories. I've been busy as all gitall at work, so one lovely book at a time, then I shall release this one as well. Aloha!
