The Color Purple by Alice Walker

287 Pages, Published In 1982

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Told through a series of letters to God and between two sisters, separated across Georgia and West Africa over 30 years in the early 20th century, the book paints a rich portrayal of Black women—their suffering, love, resilience, and growth. Sad and beautiful, also offering an intimate vision of God: “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.” Winner of Pulitzer and National Book Awards, a masterpiece of modern American literature.