Alice Walker Biography
Alice Walker is a well-known American writer celebrated for her novels, poetry, political activism, and short stories. Her novel “The Color Purple” earned her a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Throughout her career, Alice has published 17 books encompassing short stories, essays, and poetry collections.
Alice Walker Age
Walker was born on February 9, 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia, in the United States. She is 80 years old. Alice celebrates her birthday on February 9, every year.
Alice Walker Height
Walker stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Alice Walker Family
Walker was born in Eatonton, Georgia, to Willie Lee Walker and Minnie Tallulah Grant, who were sharecroppers. Alice’s mother worked as a seamstress, and she grew up with seven older siblings. Alice spent a year living with her grandparents in Georgia.
Alice Walker’s Husband
Walker was married to Melvyn Rosenman Leventhal, an attorney. They wed in March 1967 in New York City and relocated to Mississippi shortly after that. Their daughter Rebecca, now an author and activist, was born on November 17, 1969. Alice and Melvyn divorced in 1976.
Alice Walker’s Net Worth
Walker has an estimated net worth of $8 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an author and poet for over three decades.
Alice Walker Education
Walker attended East Putnam Consolidated School and later Butler Baker High School. In 1961, she enrolled at Spelman College, and in 1965, she graduated with a BA from Sarah Lawrence College.
Alice Walker Career
Walker began her writing career with poetry, debuting in 1968 with her first collection, Once. Her literary journey expanded with notable works like The Color Purple, published in 1982. In addition to her creative pursuits, Alice is recognized for her activism, including involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and advocacy for women of color through “womanism.”
Alice has also been active in animal welfare efforts. Alice’s memoir, The Chicken Chronicles, was released in 2011. However, her stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and controversial statements regarding David Icke have led to criticism and accusations of antisemitism.
Alice Walker Books
Walker has authored several novels that include:
- Everyday Use in 1973.
- The Color Purple in 1982.
- Meridian in 1976.
- In Love & Trouble in 1973.
- The Temple of My Familiar in 1989.
- To Hell With Dying in 1988.
- Possessing the Secret of Joy in 1992.
- Warrior Marks in 1993.
Alice Walker Poems
Walker is a poet who has written poems such as:
- Torture.
- Once.
- She.
- Desire.
- Expecting Nothing.
- If I Was President.
- Live frugally.
- Expecting Nothing.
Alice Walker’s Everyday Use
Walker’s short story “Everyday Use” was published in 1973 and delves deeply into themes of heritage, identity, and the African American experience. Set in the rural South during the 1960s, the narrative centers on a family reunion involving a mother and her two daughters, Dee and Maggie.
Alice Walker Accomplishments
In 1983, Alice Walker was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel The Color Purple. She also received MacDowell Colony Fellowships in 1967 and 1974, and in the same year as her Pulitzer win, she was honored with a National Book Award for Fiction.
Alice Walker Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.