Possessing the secret of joy
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New York : New Press, 1992.
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xii, 286 pages ; 21 cm
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Haltom City Public Library - Fiction | FICTION WALKER | Checked Out | April 3, 2024 |
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Published
New York : New Press, 1992.
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Book
Language
English
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Originally published: Florida : Harcourt Brace & Company, 1992.
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The acclaimed author of The Color Purple presents a provocative story of a young tribal African woman who lives most of her adult life in America. Tashi submits to her people's custom of genital mutilation. Severely traumatize d by the experience, she spends the rest of her life battling madness, trying to regain the ability to recognize her own reality.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Walker, A. (1992). Possessing the secret of joy . New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walker, Alice, 1944-. 1992. Possessing the Secret of Joy. New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walker, Alice, 1944-. Possessing the Secret of Joy New Press, 1992.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Walker, Alice. Possessing the Secret of Joy New Press, 1992.
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