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The Way Forward is with a Broken Heart

Alice Walker
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The Way Forward is with a Broken Heart

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2000

Book Brief

Alice Walker

The Way Forward is with a Broken Heart

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,730 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Alice Walker's The Way Forward is with a Broken Heart offers a poignant exploration of love, loss, and healing. Critics praise its lyrical prose and emotional depth, though some find the narrative structure disjointed. Overall, Walker's personal reflections resonate, making it a compelling read for fans of intimate, autobiographical storytelling.

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Who Should Read The Way Forward is with a Broken Heart?

Readers who appreciate deeply personal and reflective literature will enjoy Alice Walker's The Way Forward is with a Broken Heart. Ideal for fans of Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Toni Morrison's Beloved, this book delves into themes of love, loss, and healing. It is perfect for those who savor emotional and thought-provoking narratives.

4.2

1,730 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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