We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for: Inner Light in a Time of Darkness [Paperback]

Alice Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2007

The New York Times-bestselling book of spiritual ruminations with a progressive political edge from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

A New York Times bestseller in hardcover, Pulitzer Prize winner Alice Walker's We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For was called "stunningly insightful" and "a book that will inspire hope" by Publishers Weekly.

Drawing equally on Walker's spiritual grounding and her progressive political convictions, each chapter concludes with a recommended meditation to teach us patience, compassion, and forgiveness. We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For takes on some of the greatest challenges of our times and in it Walker encourages readers to take faith in the fact that, despite the daunting predicaments we find ourselves in, we are uniquely prepared to create positive change.

The hardcover edition of We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For included a national tour that saw standing-room-only crowds and standing ovations. Walker's clear vision and calm meditative voice—truly "a light in darkness"—has struck a deep chord among a large and devoted readership.

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About the Author

Alice Walker is one of the most prolific and important writers of our times, known for her literary fiction, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Color Purple (now a major Broadway play), her many volumes of poetry, and her powerful nonfiction collections. Her other bestselling books include In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens, The Temple of My Familiar, Possessing the Secret of Joy, By the Light of My Father's Smile, and The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart. Her advocacy on behalf of the dispossessed has spanned the globe. She lives in Northern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 257 pages
• Publisher: New Press, The (November 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595582169
• ISBN-13: 978-1595582164
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #298,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For, April 2, 2009

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This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. Since it is a compilation of short stories, it's nice to take with me and read a complete story or two. I have recommended this book to many people. It's right on with the times and in many ways is very revealing about the history and feelings of our black citizens.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing!, May 1, 2010

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A must read - period. Funny, thought provoking, insightful, upsetting, and educational are just a few words that I can use to describe this book. Enjoy!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very talented writer, March 4, 2009

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Alice Walker is a wonderful writer. I heard her reading from this book (on a video made) at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC, a day before the Obama inauguration, and ordered the book from Amazon.com that day.