In the face of oppression one must find strength from within. Alice Walker's novel, The Color Purple, explores the extensive and courageous journey of finding yourself when all your life you have been the subject of abuse.The Color Purple begins with fourteen year old Celie writing a letter to God about her father's haunting abuse. Being married off at a very young age, she is forced to take care of children who will never be hers. Throughout her journey Celie continues to write to God about the everyday trials she must endure. Celie's only hope is in her sister Nettie who one day disappears from her life. As she grows older she eventually befriends her husband's mistress, Shug, who shows her that everyone deserves love. As Celie makes lasting friendships with the different women in her life, she learns that not only is her abuse wrong, but that she deserves to have a better life which she never imagined.
Through the examples of the strong women in Celie's life not only is she able to overcome her own abuse, but she becomes a beacon of hope for others. The Color Purple is a story of tenacity, proving to each reader that strength comes from within, and anyone can change a life. This is a captivating novel for those with an interest in feminist ideas, abuse or cultural differences, which will open your eyes to the world around you.
Reviewed by BHS student CJ Maliszewski
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