Received this book as a donation to be given away at the International Day of the Book festival in Kensington, Maryland, on April 27, 2008.

Thank you so much, Upscale Resale.

RELEASE NOTES:

This book will be released in Kensington, Maryland, at the International Day of the Book festival somewhere on Howard Avenue (Antique Row).

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I've seen the movie but this story extends way beyond it, delving more deeply into Celie's relationship with Shug and her sister's doings during the lifetime they spend apart. It's written as a series of letters, mostly from Celie to God, which breaks up the action into small chunks of things Celie finds noteworthy. This edited narrative says a lot about Celie's priorities. I definitely enjoyed it - I can't often sit and read for long unbroken stretches of time, but this one really drew me in. I can understand why it is so critically acclaimed.

This was leftover at the end of the International Day of the Book festival in Kensington, Maryland, yesterday. I hope to continue its journey soon.

RELEASE NOTES:

Left by the pump.

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