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The Color Purple by Alice Walker
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it was amazing
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Wow such an amazing book! Although many parts were so difficult to read, so heart breaking, its a story that sticks with you. I loved when the story expanded to include Nettie's life as a missionary. Celie's courage to endure all the hardships and losses, including the hardest loss of her sister, makes many of today's problems seem so insignificant to me. This is truly a remarkable book that I highly recommend!
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Reading Progress

October 23, 2017 – Shelved as: to-read
October 23, 2017 – Shelved
October 23, 2017 – Shelved as: bookclub
October 24, 2017 – Started Reading
October 24, 2017 –
page 79
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October 26, 2017 –
page 148
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October 30, 2017 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Jaline (new)
Oct 31, 2017 04:55AM

Jaline Great review, Monica! :)


message 2: by Monica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 01, 2017 02:52PM

Monica Jaline wrote: "Great review, Monica! :)"

Thanks Jaline! :)


message 3: by Deanna (new)
Nov 02, 2017 04:34AM

Deanna Nice review! I really need to read this :)


message 4: by Monica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 02, 2017 02:41PM

Monica Deanna wrote: "Nice review! I really need to read this :)"

Thanks Deanna! I probably would never have read it, if not for a book club discussion. It's definitely worth your time. Enjoy!


message 5: by Mary Beth (new)
Nov 12, 2017 12:23AM

Mary Beth Great review Monica!


message 6: by Monica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 12, 2017 07:42PM

Monica Mary wrote: "Great review Monica!"

Thank you Mary!


message 7: by Monica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 12, 2017 07:54PM

Monica Patti wrote: "Awesome review Monica! I have had the book for a while and now I can't wait to read it!!!!"

Thanks Patti! It is very disturbing but reminded me of all the ordinary comforts I take for granted each day. Hope you enjoy! :)


message 8: by Keith (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 12, 2017 07:56PM

Keith I similarly wouldn't normally read this sort of book, but I heard the author speak very eloquently about her life on the radio, and then the book came up as an audiobook deal, so I bought it and listened to it (read by the author). I really liked it - I thought it avoided the "misery lit" trap by having a distinctive narrative voice and illuminating a lot about the place and time where it took place.


message 9: by Monica (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 12, 2017 09:27PM

Monica Keith wrote: "I similarly wouldn't normally read this sort of book, but I heard the author speak very eloquently about her life on the radio, and then the book came up as an audiobook deal, so I bought it and li..."

Yes I completely agree! The story is raw and honest... It certainly gives a deeper sense of history than one would ever see in a history book.


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