| The Chicken Chronicles: Sitting with the Angels Who Have Returned with My Memories: Glorious, Rufus, Gertrude Stein, Splendor, Hortensia, Agne Contributor(s): Walker, Alice (Author) |
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ISBN: 1595586458 ISBN-13: 9781595586452 Publisher: New Press OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Pets | Essays & Narratives - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2011003191 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 7.5" (0.65 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A "life-affirmative and eccentrically inspirational" collection from the National Book Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple (Kirkus Reviews). In these glorious, offbeat, and compassionate tales, one of America's preeminent authors shares her experiences raising and caring for a flock of affectionately named chickens. Walker addresses her "girls" directly, sometimes from the intimate proximity of her yard, other times at a great distance, during her travels to Bali and Dharamsala as an activist for peace and justice. On the way, she invites readers along on a surprising journey of spiritual discovery. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, The Chicken Chronicles lets us see a new and deeply personal side of one of the most captivating writers of our time. In turn, Walker has created a powerful touchstone for anyone seeking a deeper connection with the natural world. "Heartfelt, thought-provoking ruminations on sustenance from perspectives of both giver and receiver." --Library Journal "Walker's sage, compassionate memoir is meant to be savored and contemplated." --Kirkus Reviews |