Date of Birth: February 9, 1944
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Alice Walker is an acclaimed American author, poet, and activist, best known for her novel “The Color Purple,” for which she won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award in 1983. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, she grew up in a family of sharecroppers, which deeply influenced her writing and activism. Walker attended Spelman College and later transferred to Sarah Lawrence College, where she graduated in 1965. Her career began with the publication of her first novel, “The Third Life of Grange Copeland,” in 1970. Over the years, she has published numerous works, including novels, short stories, essays, and poetry collections. Walker’s work often focuses on the struggles of African American women and the intersections of race, gender, and social justice. She is also noted for her involvement in civil rights and feminist movements.
5 Interesting Facts about Alice Walker
1. Alice Walker was the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
2. She coined the term “womanist,” which is a form of feminism that emphasizes the experiences of Black women.
3. Walker was blinded in one eye at the age of eight due to an accidental BB gun shot, which she later said influenced her decision to become a writer.
4. She was an editor at Ms. Magazine in the 1970s.
5. Walker has been an activist for issues including civil rights, anti-apartheid, and women’s rights.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alice Walker
1. “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
2. “No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.”
3. “I have learned not to worry about love; but to honor its coming with all my heart.”
4. “Activism is my rent for living on the planet.”
5. “In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Alice Walker’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $6 million.
Children
Alice Walker has one daughter, Rebecca Walker, who is also a writer and activist. Rebecca is known for her works on feminism and mixed-race identity.
Relevant Links
1. [Alice Walker’s Official Website](https://www.alicewalkersgarden.com/
2. [Alice Walker’s Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alice-Walker
3. [Alice Walker on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7380.Alice_Walker
4. [Alice Walker’s Profile on Poetry Foundation](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/alice-walker
5. [The Color Purple on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Color-Purple-Novel-Alice-Walker/dp/0156028352
