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'Reading The Color Purple was the first time I had seen Southern, Black women's literature as world literature. ' The Color Purple was what church should have been, what honest familial reckoning could have been, and it is still the only art object in the world by which all three generations of Black artists in my family judge American art.' -Kiese Laymon In writing us into the world-bravely, unapologetically, and honestly-Alice Walker has given us a gift we will never be able to repay.' -Tayari Jones Through a series of letters spanning nearly thirty years, first from Celie to God, then from the sisters to each other, the novel draws readers into a rich and memorable portrayal of Black women-their pain and struggle, companionship and growth, resilience and bravery.ĭeeply compassionate and beautifully imagined, The Color Purple breaks the silence around domestic and sexual abuse, and carries readers on an epic and spirit-affirming journey toward transformation, redemption, and love. Separated as girls, sisters Celie and Nettie sustain their loyalty to and hope in each other across time, distance, and silence. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book AwardĪ powerful cultural touchstone of modern American literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early-twentieth-century rural Georgia. An inspiration to authors who continue to give voice to the multidimensionality of Black women's stories, including Tayari Jones, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, Jesmyn Ward, and more, The Color Purple remains an essential read in conversation with storytellers today. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and Fantasia Barrino.Ĭelebrating its fortieth anniversary, The Color Purple writes a message of healing, forgiveness, self-discovery, and sisterhood to a new generation of readers. Read the original inspiration for the new, boldly reimagined film from producers Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg, starring Taraji P. We also had women from a wide range of sizes wear the bras for a minimum of two days, reporting on aspects like fit, comfort, support, appearance, how well they stayed put, and how easy they were to put on and take off.Originally published: New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1982. How We Tested: We evaluated the durability of each bra by measuring its ability to recover from being stretched as well as shrinkage and signs of wear after five wash cycles. It's available in black or two shades of nude. Plus, the price point was among the lowest in our test, making it a great value. With this brand, you can try on multiple bras at home and send back the ones you don't want (free shipping both ways!). Our testers said it fit true to size and it was both supportive and comfortable one even said 'it's definitely the softest bra I've ever tried.' It washed well without significant shrinkage or damage. A lightly-lined everyday bra with clever features like straps that adjust in the front and a hook that converts it to a racerback.

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