The Cushion in the Road: Meditation and Wandering as the Whole World Awakens to Being in Harm's Way
Alice Walker
(Author)
Description
The National Book Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple explores our modern world with "compassion, courage, and humor" (Booklist). Alice Walker once ached for retirement, but in the turmoil of the Democratic primaries and the economic collapse of 2008, she realized she simply had a great deal more to say. Leaving her meditation cushion behind, she found herself traveling the world once again to speak of our intertwined personal, spiritual, and political destinies through ruminations, poems, essays, and letters. At the height of her literary powers, this revered American novelist, poet, essayist, and activist invites readers on a journey of political awakening and spiritual insight. While visiting subjects she has addressed throughout her career--including racism, Africa, Palestinian solidarity, and Cuba--as well as addressing emergent issues, such as the presidency of Barack Obama and health care, Walker explores her conflicting impulses to retreat into inner contemplation and to remain deeply engaged with the world. Rich with humor and wisdom, and informed by Walker's unique eye for the details of human and natural experience, The Cushion in the Road is "a heartfelt response to a new generation's yearning for public service" (Kirkus Reviews). "Walker's concern for the state of humanity and the planet comes through as impassioned and genuine." --Publishers Weekly "Quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world." --ForeWord Magazine "Infused with a quiet grace and gentle resolve to act responsibly." --Kirkus Reviews
Product Details
Price
$26.95
$25.06
Publisher
New Press
Publish Date
April 09, 2013
Pages
336
Dimensions
6.44 X 9.37 X 1.27 inches | 1.49 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781595588722
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About the Author
Alice Walker is one of the most prolific writers of our time, known for her literary fiction, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Color Purple; her many volumes of poetry; and her powerful nonfiction collections, including We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For and The Chicken Chronicles: A Memoir (both published by The New Press). Her advocacy for the dispossessed has spanned the globe. She lives in Northern California.
Reviews
Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
-- Amy Goodman, host of "Democracy Now!"
"A lavishly gifted writer."
"The New York Times"
Praise for "The Cushion in the Road"
"Walker's compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience."
--"Booklist"
""The Cushion in the Road" is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
--"Foreword"
Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
--Amy Goodman, host of "Democracy Now!"
"A lavishly gifted writer."
--"The New York Times"
Praise for The Cushion in the Road
Walker s compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience.
Booklist
"The Cushion in the Road is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
Foreword
Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!
"A lavishly gifted writer."
The New York Times"
Praise for The Cushion in the Road
"Walker's compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience."
--Booklist "The Cushion in the Road is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
--Foreword Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
--Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! "A lavishly gifted writer."
--The New York Times
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
-- Amy Goodman, host of "Democracy Now!"
"A lavishly gifted writer."
"The New York Times"
Praise for "The Cushion in the Road"
"Walker's compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience."
--"Booklist"
""The Cushion in the Road" is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
--"Foreword"
Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
--Amy Goodman, host of "Democracy Now!"
"A lavishly gifted writer."
--"The New York Times"
Praise for The Cushion in the Road
Walker s compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience.
Booklist
"The Cushion in the Road is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
Foreword
Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!
"A lavishly gifted writer."
The New York Times"
Praise for The Cushion in the Road
"Walker's compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience."
--Booklist "The Cushion in the Road is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
--Foreword Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
--Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! "A lavishly gifted writer."
--The New York Times
