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Meridian
Meridian
Author: Alice Walker
The second novel written by Alice Walker, preceding THE COLOUR PURPLE is a heartfelt and moving story about one woman's personal revolution as she joins the Civil Rights Movement. Set in the American South in the 1960s it follows Meridian Hill, a courageous young woman who dedicates herself heart and soul to her civil rights work, touching the...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780753819494
ISBN-10: 075381949X
Publication Date: 9/16/2004
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Publisher: Orion Pub Co
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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I don't quite know how to describe this book . . . Is there such a thing as a lyric retelling of the Judas Goat story? In any case, fascinating.
The author is listed on the cover as Alice Walker, but the ISBN came up with 'John' Walker---???

From back cover: For the millions of readers who loved The Color Purple--Alice Walker's powerful novel of one woman who risks her heart and her life for the people she loves. As the old rules of southern society collapse, Meridan fights a lonely battle to reaffirm her own humanity--and that of all her people.
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Novel about a woman (Meridian) who lives through the collapse of the 'old south.' It is an affirmation of the ability of people to work together and create change.
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Good book.
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Novel about one woman who risks her heart and her life for the people she loves.


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