The Color Purple : Alice Walker

This is a powerful and raw story about a subject matter that is important, and I didn’t really know a whole lot about it. This book makes you uncomfortable, that’s the agenda. So pls, avoid the book if you are looking for an easy read. Alice Walker's forthright, honest portrayal of unpleasant truths that are often conveniently shoved under the carpet, is the pull of this book.

One thing that I came out of this book, which surprised me is that it is more about women, women’s rights, and female relationships than it is about race. Don’t get me wrong, the race is an important element, but the way the men view, and treat women and the way, the women look at, and treat themselves is the crux of this story. 

I adored Celie, the main character of the book. It really amazed me how a woman who was abused so much (sexually, physically, verbally) could still have so much love in her heart, and not be bitter. For me, she stood out as proof of the resilience of the human spirit.

I also found deep meaning in the title of the book: The Color Purple. Life is not only red happiness or blue sadness, it is purple!

Sometimes funny, mostly heartbreaking The Color Purple bravely tackles social issues and should be required reading for all, and especially those who still choose to turn a blind eye to the abuses and violence perpetrated on account of sexism and racism.