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The World Will Follow Joy: Turning Madness Into Flowers (New Poems)Stock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionIn this luminous collection of poems, Pulitzer Prize-winner Alice Walker casts her eye on history, politics and nature, as well as world figures. In tributes to such people as Jimmy Carter, Gloria Steinem and the Dalai Lama, she reminds readers of the urgency of this moment in history and of the human capacity to come together and take action. Walker imbues her poetry with memorable images, as well as anger, forgiveness and wisdom. Chronicling the conditions of human life today, The World Will Follow Joy demonstrates Alice Walker's compassion and spirituality. ReviewsPraise for "The World Will Follow Joy" Author descriptionAlice Walker is one of the most prolific writers of our time, known for her literary fiction, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Color Purple"; her many volumes of poetry; and her powerful nonfiction collections, including "We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For" and "The Chicken Chronicles" (both available from The New Press). Her advocacy for the dispossessed has spanned the globe. She lives in Northern California. |