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Mentioned in 16 episodes
The Color Purple
Book • 1976
The novel is written in the form of letters, primarily from Celie to God and later to her sister Nettie.
It depicts Celie's journey from a life of oppression and abuse to one of independence and self-realization.
The story explores themes of feminism, gender equality, sexuality, and the struggles faced by African American women in the rural South during the 1930s and 1940s.
Celie's life is influenced by various characters, including her lover Shug Avery, her sister Nettie, and her husband Albert, as she discovers her own strength and finds joy despite the hardships she faces.
It depicts Celie's journey from a life of oppression and abuse to one of independence and self-realization.
The story explores themes of feminism, gender equality, sexuality, and the struggles faced by African American women in the rural South during the 1930s and 1940s.
Celie's life is influenced by various characters, including her lover Shug Avery, her sister Nettie, and her husband Albert, as she discovers her own strength and finds joy despite the hardships she faces.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
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as one of her favorite books.


Kim Scott

454 snips
Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott
Mentioned by David Bianculli as an author published in Ms. Magazine before writing the novel.

49 snips
Can't Sleep? You're Not Alone
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as one of the books he was obsessed with as a child.

Pedro Pascal

43 snips
Pedro Pascal Got Fired A Lot
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as a book that deeply resonated with her personal experiences.


Oprah Winfrey

42 snips
Oprah’s Life-Changing Lessons: How to Hear and Trust Your Intuition, Find Your Purpose, and Live Your Best Life Now! (pt 2)
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as a source of inspiration for her essay about finding delight in unexpected moments.


Abby Wambach

37 snips
Start a Daily Delights Practice with Abby, Glennon & Amanda! (Best Of)
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in reference to Kendrick Lamar's song 'All Right'.

Cole Cuchna

28 snips
The DEFINITIVE Breakdown of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Show
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in the context of Oprah's role in the film adaptation.


David Rosenthal

15 snips
Oprah (Harpo Studios)
Mentioned by Marissa Baradaran as a book that influenced her view of literature.

11 snips
The Coach Effect
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and Speaker 1 as the book that inspired the movie 'The Color Purple'.


Whoopi Goldberg

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Whoopi Goldberg
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as one of her favorite books, referencing a quote about God and praise.


Oprah Winfrey

Super Soul Special: Cookie Johnson: Why She Stood by Magic Through It All
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in relation to Whoopi Goldberg's filmography, before she appeared in Ghost.


Wesley Morris

The Summer Movies That Made Us
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as a source of inspiration and a book that helped her understand the importance of seeking help.

Viola Davis

Brené with Viola Davis on Being Brave, Speaking Truth, and Finding Me
The first sentence is presented as a great example of how to start a novel.

Episode 168 - Making our first sentence sparkle.
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as an example of a novel that has influenced the way we see the world.


David McRaney

113 - Narrative Persuasion
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, highlighting her role in 'A Man on the Inside' and previous work in 'The Color Purple'.


Aisha Harris

A Man On The Inside
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as the book that changed her life and inspired her to pursue a writing career.

Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman on The Color Purple
Mentioned as Walker's most famous work.

HAP 125 - Phenomenal Woman - The Black Women’s Literary Renaissance
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as an author whose works he read while in prison.

Reginald Dwayne Betts

The Sunday Read: 'Getting Out'
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to illustrate the challenges faced by women who delay childbearing due to career focus.


Suzanne Venker

127. What No One Tells Women About Their Fertility
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as an influential book read during high school.

Rev. Lizzie

131: God Didn’t Make Us To Hate Us with Rev. Lizzie