

An in-depth look at the making of the movie version of The Color Purple, rather than the author memoir I was expecting. I enjoyed this look into Walker‘s psyche. I confess I never saw the movie (we were young and poor in the late 80s and didn‘t go out much) but 👇🏻
Lcsmcat 👆🏻 I was aware of the issues she discussed and the protests at the time. But as much as I love Oprah and Whoopi, this moves me more to reread the novel than to see the film. 🤷🏻♀️ And to seek out Walker‘s other work, particularly
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charl08 @Lcsmcat spooky: I've just come across a reference to Walker's book this weekend (in a book about Austen's influences), and also thought I want to read!
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Lcsmcat @charl08 Let me know when you read it and I‘ll join you! 5d
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charl08 Have just ordered a 2nd hand copy from Biblio.com - fingers crossed for speedy shipping. 5d
TheBookHippie @Lcsmcat book is superior to movie in so many ways. I‘ve read all her works and I truly loved
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TheBookHippie The late 80s I worked three jobs and was putting myself through school trying to keep a roof over my head and food in my belly 😵💫 I didn‘t see that in theaters it was never at the 25 or 50 cent midnight movie. 5d
Lcsmcat @charl08 🤞🏻 No rush. I‘ve got it on my Kobo, but I have PLENTY to read in the meantime. 😂 5d
Lcsmcat @TheBookHippie That was the 80s for us - freelance musician, substitute teacher - but at least we were in it together. 😊 5d
TheBookHippie @Lcsmcat nursing student 🙃 and soon a colicky baby 😵💫 (edited) 5d
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