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The Light of My Father's Smile

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Published January 1, 1998

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Alice Walker

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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.

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February 10, 2026
Wow. Socks knocked off farther than the first book I read from Alice Walker. A magnifying glass on liberated sexuality and pleasure, grief, inner child trauma, CULTURE and so much more - Alice Walker is truly a child of the world. Following a black family of anthropologists who journey to observe and live among the indigenous Mundos we follow the father, Mr. Robinson, from his perspective as a ghost. The after life is truly what you believe it will be. Enough with the woke politics and fear of offense - connect with people. Learn. Embarrass yourself. Respect the cultures and customs of which are foreign and especially older than you.
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