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| Wearing Purple | 
 enlarge | Authors: Lydia Lewis Alexander, Marilyn Hill Harper, Otis Holloway Owens, Mildred Lucas Patterson
Publisher: Harmony
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1830577
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 223
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0517708345
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.244
EAN: 9780517708347
ASIN: 0517708345
Publication Date: December 9, 1996
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Condition: Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy!
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Product Description
Forty years ago, four black women met at Talladega College and began an enduring friendship that has sustained them through the tumultuous social events of the past four decades and the personal events that fill their private lives. Nearly eight years ago, these women--Mildred, Otis, Marilyn, and Lydia--though they all lived in different parts of the country, decided to form a "working circle" friendship and write letters to each other. In these letters, the women explore thoughts and feelings about their current and future life experiences.
Wearing Purple is a compilation of these heartfelt letters, revealing the joy, sadness, laughter, and fears of four friends approaching middle age. Sharing these experiences, which range from raising children to approaching retirement to discussing sex and race issues, has helped these women find a truer, deeper meaning in their lives.
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Sweet, heartwarming... a tale of true friendship and love June 29, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was educational, and heartwarming and a sweet look into the lives of four women who honestly shared the details of their lives.
Heartwarming!! January 11, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great read!! This book shows the value of long-time friendships and demonstrates how friends are fun during the good times, but are necessary to help get through the hard times.These four women share their personal lives with us: their triumphs and their trials. A book that motivates you to call and connect with that close friend that you may not have found time for recently. This is a beautiful story of friendship and the value of sisterhood. Keep us posted ladies!! We are waiting for Wearing Purple - the Sequel.
 The women are facinating but the book needs organization October 30, 2000
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are many touching, humorous, profound thoughts beings passed on in these letters between the 4 women. However, I had trouble following who was who. First, I went to the back and read each author's personal statement. Then I found myself going back again and again. It think it would be helpful to have a "time line" for each of the authors so their letters could be put in a better context.
Happiness is a warm puppy and a few great friends. July 22, 1997
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a marvelous expression of the true love and support that comes only from having good friends. I initially purchased the book simply because I know one of the authors. I wanted to get an autographed copy for my sister. I naturally purchased one for myself as well. It has helped me to refocus on that which brings true happiness, the joy of having a very few good friends who accept you as you are and love you unconditionally.
This book was inspirational and encouraging. June 25, 1997
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I truly enjoyed reading about a beautiful, caring "circle" of friends. I hope that through the years I will be able to form a lasting bond with my friends much like the bond that the authors share. Through this book, I realized how precious true friendship can be
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