Wearing Purple

By Lydia Lewis Alexander

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517708345
• ISBN13: 9780517708347
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Sweet, heartwarming... a tale of true friendship and love

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!!

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.

Happiness is a warm puppy and a few great friends.

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.

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

This is a must-give book with a great gossip-quotient!

I think that the message of this book is so simple and sweet--that your friends will carry you through your life--and the invitation to join these ladies as friends is so welcoming and warm that I feel I know them! I saw this on Good Morning America and want copies for my best friends