Alice Walker, born on February 29, 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia, is a celebrated novelist and activist known for her influential works, including 'The Color Purple.' She was active in the civil rights movement and received several accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize in 1983. Walker's writing often addresses themes of freedom, spirituality, and social justice.

1. By Masrur Amin Noor (Pronoy)
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Alice Walker

2. Biography
 Born at home in Eatonton , Georgia on Feb.29th , 1944.
 She is the youngest of 8th children.
 Accidently shot by her siblings in the eye that made her one
eyed.
 Walked with Martin Luther King and credits him for her
decision to return to the solve and become an activist .
 She is a vegetarian .
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3. Education
 She attended Spelman College in Atlanta during the early
60’s with a full scholarship .
 Later she transferred to Sarah Lawrence College.
 Throughout the college she was very active in civil rights
movement.
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4. Who She Is
 Novelist .
 Poet .
 Short story writer .
 Anthologist
 Teacher
 Womanist and activist .
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5. Writing Style
 Freedom and individual expression .
 Poverty
 Suicide .
 Spirituality.
 Racism .
 Civil rights .
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6. Notable Novels
 The Third Life of Grange Copeland (1970).
 Meridian (1976) .
 The Color Purple (1982) .
 The Temple of My Familiar (1989) .
 Possessing the Secret of Joy (1992) .
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7. Accomplishments
 Pulitzer Prize in 1983 for “The Color Purple” .
 O Henry Awards for “The Kindred Spirits” .
 National Book Award (First black woman) .
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