Possessing the Secret of Joy (1992)
Possessing the Secret of Joy is a 1992 abused women book written by Alice Walker.
The acclaimed author of The Color Purple presents a provocative story of a young tribal African woman who lives most of her adult life in America. Tashi submits to her people's custom of genital mutilation. Severely traumatize d by the experience, she spends the rest of her life battling madness, trying to regain the ability to recognize her own reality.
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What is Possessing the Secret of Joy about?
The acclaimed author of The Color Purple presents a provocative story of a young tribal African woman who lives most of her adult life in America. Tashi submits to her people's custom of genital mutilation. Severely traumatize d by the experience, she spends the rest of her life battling madness, trying to regain the ability to recognize her own reality.
When was Possessing the Secret of Joy published?
Possessing the Secret of Joy was published in 1992.
Who made Possessing the Secret of Joy?
Possessing the Secret of Joy was written by Alice Walker.