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By The Light Of My Father'S Smile: A Novel
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By The Light Of My Father'S Smile Is Alice Walker'S First Novel In Six Yearsa Stunning, Original, And Important Book By One Of The Best American Writers Of Today (The Washington Post).A Family From The United States Goes To The Remote Sierras In Mexicothe Writertobe, Susannah; Her Sister, Magdalena; Her Father And Mother. And There, Amid An Endangered Band Of Mixedrace Blacks And Indians Called The Mundo, They Begin An Encounter That Will Change Them More Than They Could Ever Dream. Moving Back And Forth In Time, And Among Unforgettable Characters And Their Stories, Walker Crosses Conventional Borders Of All Kinds As She Explores In This Magical Novel The Ways In Which A Woman'S Denied Sexuality Leads To The Loss Of The Much Prized And Necessary Original Self; And How She Regains That Self, Even As Her Family'S Past Of Lies And Love Is Transformed.By The Light Of My Father'S Smile Presents, As Alice Walker Puts It, A Celebration Of Sexuality, Its Absolute Usefulness In The Accessing Of One'S Mature Spirituality, And The Father'S Role In Assuring Joy Or Sorrow In This Arena For His Female Children. It Explores The Richness And Coherence Of Alternative Culture, Experience Of Sexuality As A Celebration Of Life, Of Trust In Nature And The Spirit, Even As It Affirms The Belief, As Walker Says, That It Is The Triumphant Heart, Not The Conquered Heart, That Forgives. And That Love Is Both Timeless And Beyond Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'By the Light of My Father's Smile'? A: The main theme of the novel revolves around the exploration of sexuality and its connection to personal identity and spirituality, highlighting how a woman's journey to reclaim her original self is influenced by her familial ties and past experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'By the Light of My Father's Smile'? A: The author of the novel is Alice Walker, a renowned American writer known for her impactful storytelling and exploration of complex themes.
- Q: When was 'By the Light of My Father's Smile' published? A: The book was published on September 14, 1998.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'By the Light of My Father's Smile' have? A: The novel contains a total of 222 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect from the characters in the book? A: Readers can expect to encounter unforgettable characters whose stories weave together themes of love, loss, and the search for identity across different timelines.
- Q: Is 'By the Light of My Father's Smile' suitable for young readers? A: The novel deals with mature themes related to sexuality and personal growth, making it more suitable for adult readers.
- Q: What is the significance of the setting in the novel? A: The remote Sierras in Mexico serve as a backdrop for the family's transformative journey, highlighting cultural intersections and the influence of nature on personal development.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the First Edition.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, 'By the Light of My Father's Smile' is a standalone novel and not part of a series.