Meridian (Harvest Book) - Softcover

Walker, Alice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0156028344 ISBN 13: 9780156028349

Publisher: Amistad Press, 2003

Synopsis

Meridian Hill is a young woman at an Atlanta college attempting to find her place in the revolution for racial and social equality. She discovers the limits beyond which she will not go for the cause, but despite her decision not to follow the path of some of her peers, she makes significant sacrifices in order to further her beliefs. Working in a campaign to register African American voters, Meridian cares broadly and deeply for the people she visits, and, while her coworkers quit and move to comfortable homes, she continues to work in the deep South despite a paralyzing illness. Meridian's nonviolent methods, though seemingly less radical than the methods of others, prove to be an effective means of furthering her beliefs.

About this title

Review:

An immeasurably fine study of human dignity -- Cosmopolitan

Get a copy and read. Since the end of World War 2 I have not read a novel superior to this -- C L R James

Strong and passionately visionary -- TLS

Book Description:

The second novel written by the bestselling author of THE COLOUR PURPLE.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amistad Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0156028344
• ISBN 13: 9780156028349
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272