We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For

We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For Synopsis

The New York Times bestselling book that both galvanizes progressives for action and is a balmfrom the Pulitzer Prizewinning authorA light in darkness, Alice Walker awakens us to our own power as only she can. . . . Once again, Walker has exceeded our expectations. The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionWhen the United States recently exploded with unprecedented demonstrations challenging racial violence and hatred, Alice Walkers New York Times bestselling We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For was one of the books to which people turned for inspiration and solace. Called stunningly insightful and a book that will inspire hope by Publishers Weekly, this work by the author of The Color Purple is a clarion call to activismspiritual ruminations with a progressive political edge, that offer a moment of care and solace.Walker encourages readers to take faith in the fact that, despite our daunting predicaments, we are uniquely prepared to create positive change. Drawing on Walkers spiritual grounding and her progressive political convictions, the book offers a cornucopia of the Pulitzer Prize winners writings and speeches on advocacy, struggle, and hope. Each chapter concludes with a recommended meditation to teach patience, compassion, and forgiveness.Walkers clear vision and calm meditative voicetruly a light in darknesshas struck a deep chord among a large and devoted readership.

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