About the Book

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Critical Praise

“As a sequel to The Color Purple, The Temple of My Familiar is a major achievement.” — Chicago Tribune

“Walker holds a rare place in the history of African-American women writers . . . The Temple of My Familiar is brilliant.” — Essence

“Alice Walker has written beautifully about dreams, the power of stories—and about the remarkable strength of our own histories.” — Washington Post Book World

“Lush . . . Powerful . . . Ms. Walker has taken the character's lives . . . and woven them skillfully into a work of art as beautiful and unforgettable as one of her character's peacock capes.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“The Temple of My Familiar is a bold work by a writer of staggering talent.” — Newsday

“A rich tapestry of human emotion woven with poetry and passion . . . for the sheer beauty of the written word, this novel is superior.” — San Diego Union-Tribune

“Brilliant . . . Part novel, part visionary history, part revolutionary tract, this book will by turns delight, shock, frustrate, and inspire Walker's fans.” — USA Today

“Moving . . . a celebration of ordinary life and of everyday emotions.” — Los Angeles Times

“A mesmerizing tapestry of human experience and emotion . . . readers will cheer.” — San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle

“Alice Walker is a lavishly gifted writer.” — New York Times Book Review

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780063346833
• ISBN 10: 0063346834
• Imprint: Amistad
• On Sale: 11/28/2023
• Trimsize: 5.310 in (w) x 8.000 in (h) x 0.000 in (d)
• Pages: 448
• List Price: $19.99
• BISAC1 : FICTION / Classics
• BISAC2 : FICTION / Literary
• BISAC3 : FICTION / African American / General
• BISAC4 : FICTION / Cultural Heritage
• BISAC5 : FICTION / Magical Realism