The World Will Follow Joy
Turning Madness into Flowers (New Poems)
(Author) Alice Walker"Poetry is leading us," writes Alice Walker in The World Will Follow Joy. In this dazzling collection, the beloved writer offers over sixty new poems to incite and nurture contemporary activists. Hailed as a “lavishly gifted writer” (The New York Times), Walker imbues her poetry with evocative images, fresh language, anger, forgiveness, and profound wisdom. Casting her poetic eye toward history, politics, and nature, as well as to world figures such as Jimmy Carter, Gloria Steinem, and the Dalai Lama, she is indeed a "muse for our times" (Amy Goodman). By attentively chronicling the conditions of human life today, Walker shows, as ever, her deep compassion, profound spirituality, and necessary political commitments. The poems in The World Will Follow Joy remind us of our human capacity to come together and take action, even in our troubled political times. Above all, the gems in this collection illuminate what it means to live in our world today.
Alice Walker
Alice Walker is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novel "The Color Purple," which explores themes of race, gender, and abuse in the American South. Her writing style is characterized by vivid imagery, lyrical prose, and a commitment to social justice. Walker's work has made significant contributions to African American and feminist literature.
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