by Alice Walker · Vintage · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780099224112
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In this courageous and compelling novel, Alice Walker continues the story of Tashi, a young African woman who, after appearing as a minor character in 'The Color Purple', decides to undergo an initiation ceremony with terrible consequences. Through the voices of Tashi and those who love her, Walker explores the tragic aftermath of this decision, addressing themes of identity, tradition, and the devastating effects of female genital mutilation. A brave and moving work that invites reflection on oppression and the search for healing.
Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. In 1982, she became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, which she was awarded for her novel The Color Purple. Over the span of her career, Walker has published seventeen novels and short story collections, twelve non-fiction works, and collections of essays and poetry.
