My Life As Myself: An Intimate Conversation

by Alice Walker

Alice Walker is widely recognized as one of the major American writers of this century. With over ten million copies of her books in print worldwide, her influence is felt not only in the literary world, but also in the political arena. On My Life as My Self, this extraordinary figure takes listeners into her private world and summons the powerful spirits and events that have shaped her life: how she learned to fight oppression through her creativity -- her reconnection to ancestral roots and the natural world -- her emergence as a courageous artist, recognized for both her brilliance and her compassion."A delight to hear. Walker provides a rare, intimate conversation as she examines her life, and looks to the greatest struggle we each face - to be who we truly are". -- Feminist Bookstore News

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook

90 pages, Audio Cassette

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Noted American writer Alice Walker won a Pulitzer Prize for her stance against racism and sexism in such novels as The Color Purple (1982).

People awarded this preeminent author of stories, essays, and poetry of the United States. In 1983, this first African woman for fiction also received the national book award. Her other books include The Third Life of Grange Copeland , Meridian , The Temple of My Familiar , and Possessing the Secret of Joy . In public life, Walker worked to address problems of injustice, inequality, and poverty as an activist, teacher, and public intellectual.

Reviews

[LeeTravelGoddess]

interesting convo.

[Katie ratherbereadinggg · Rating 4 out of 5]

4+ stars

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to listen to this every night before going to bed when I was sixteen.

[Marie Heartofgold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, insightful and authentic

[Ladybugcain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Very touching and eye opening. Mrs. Walker always make you think.

[Rolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting, intimate snapshot of Walker’s thinking later in her career. Felt more akin to what would be a podcast interview today.

[Ratty Datty · Rating 5 out of 5]

she is so wise