By the Light of My Father's Smile: A Novel (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
Alice Walker • Ballantine Books • ISBN-13 978‑0345426062
By the Light of My Father's Smile: A Novel (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
Alice Walker • Ballantine Books
ISBN-10: 0345426061 · ISBN-13: 978‑0345426062 · 1999
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Alice Walker’s narrative follows an American family traveling to the remote Sierras of Mexico, where they encounter the Mundo, a secluded community of mixed-race heritage. Through a non-linear structure, the novel examines the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, tracing how the protagonist navigates familial secrets to reclaim her authentic self. This work serves as a profound meditation on the complexities of ancestral legacies and the transformative power of personal truth.
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