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Emma
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“‘Hard times’ is a phrase the English love to use, when speaking of Africa. And it is easy to forget that Africa’s ‘hard times’ were made harder by them. Millions and millions of Africans were captured and sold into slavery—you and me, Celie!…Why did they sell us? How could they have done it? And why do we still love them?” (139).
I love Nettie’s insights in this book.
— Dec 24, 2025 08:49AM
I love Nettie’s insights in this book.
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Emma
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The conversation between Celie and Shug on pages 192-197 - wow. One of the most profound things I’ve read in this book. They’re wrestling with who God is and pushing against what white patriarchal church and society has told them about Him (as Black women). I admittedly didn’t expect Shug to have such wisdom to share.
— Dec 26, 2025 01:17PM
