Possessing the Secret of Joy - Alice Walker

Author: Alice Walker's most famous and critically aclaimed book is probably The Color Purple, which was turned into a film in 1985. Walker is an African-American author and feminist who, as well as novels, also writes poetry. Plot: This novel focusses on the story of Tashi, a minor character in The Color Purple, who left Africa for a new life in America, and explores the tragic consequences of the female initiation ceremony. My view: Now, first off I have to admit to my ignorance, in that I haven't actually read The Color Purple. Given that this book pulls on some of the characters in that work, I did feel at a bit of a disadvantage. However, as it ...  Read the complete review