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Mentioned in 13 episodes

The Color Purple

Book • 1976

Translator Lunine Pierre-Jerome

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.

Mentioned by

David Rosenthal

Whoopi Goldberg

Malorie Blackman

Reginald Dwayne Betts

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Kim Scott

as one of her favorite books.

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Mentioned by David Bianculli as an author published in Ms. Magazine before writing the novel.

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Mentioned by

Oprah Winfrey

as a book that deeply resonated with her personal experiences.

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Mentioned by

Abby Wambach

as a source of inspiration for her essay about finding delight in unexpected moments.

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Mentioned by

Cole Cuchna

in reference to Kendrick Lamar's song 'All Right'.

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Mentioned by

David Rosenthal

in the context of Oprah's role in the film adaptation.

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Mentioned by

Whoopi Goldberg

and Speaker 1 as the book that inspired the movie 'The Color Purple'.

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Mentioned by Marissa Baradaran as a book that influenced her view of literature.

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Mentioned by

Oprah Winfrey

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

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The first sentence is presented as a great example of how to start a novel.

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Mentioned by

Viola Davis

as a source of inspiration and a book that helped her understand the importance of seeking help.

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Mentioned by

Aisha Harris

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

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Mentioned by

Malorie Blackman

as the book that changed her life and inspired her to pursue a writing career.

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Mentioned as a book banned in Iowa due to its content.

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Mentioned by

Bari Weiss

in the context of her anti-Semitic views and the New York Times's handling of it.

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Mentioned by

Reginald Dwayne Betts

as an author whose works he read while in prison.

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Mentioned by

Rev. Lizzie

as an influential book read during high school.

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Mentioned by

Nelle Andrew

in the context of how authors describe their inspiration.

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Mentioned as Walker's most famous work.

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Mentioned by

David McRaney

as an example of a novel that has influenced the way we see the world.

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