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“As a sequel to The Color Purple, The Temple of My Familiar is a major achievement.” — Chicago Tribune
“Walker holds a rare place in the history of African-American women writers . . . The Temple of My Familiar is brilliant.” — Essence
“Alice Walker has written beautifully about dreams, the power of stories—and about the remarkable strength of our own histories.” — Washington Post Book World
“Lush . . . Powerful . . . Ms. Walker has taken the character's lives . . . and woven them skillfully into a work of art as beautiful and unforgettable as one of her character's peacock capes.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“The Temple of My Familiar is a bold work by a writer of staggering talent.” — Newsday
“A rich tapestry of human emotion woven with poetry and passion . . . for the sheer beauty of the written word, this novel is superior.” — San Diego Union-Tribune
“Brilliant . . . Part novel, part visionary history, part revolutionary tract, this book will by turns delight, shock, frustrate, and inspire Walker's fans.” — USA Today
“Moving . . . a celebration of ordinary life and of everyday emotions.” — Los Angeles Times
“A mesmerizing tapestry of human experience and emotion . . . readers will cheer.” — San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle
“Alice Walker is a lavishly gifted writer.” — New York Times Book Review