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This book was purchased at the Jackson Library booksale. As a RABCK raffle winner, this is being mailed to turbostitcher in Texas. Enjoy!!

Received as a RABCK from 300dogs. Thank you very much. I read this some years ago, but I'll look forward to rereading it again soon.

Life wasn't easy for Celie. But she knew how to survive, needing little to get by. Then her husband's lover, a flamboyant blues singer, barreled into her world and gave Celie the courage to ask for more--to laugh, to play, and finally--to love.

Note: this is the cover of this paperback copy.

Number 272 on the list of 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die.

Reserved for release in April, 2009 for the Color challenge.



is for April.

Found this at a half price books in Arlington, Tx. Journey might end with me because I don’t like to give books that I’ve read away but maybe I’m wrong. Hope I enjoy what I’ve heard is a great classic.