Powerful, reflective, and emotionally charged — Meridian by Alice Walker is a striking novel about personal awakening during the American Civil Rights Movement. Set in the South during the 1960s and 70s, the story follows Meridian Hill, a young African-American woman searching for identity, purpose, and moral truth in a time of social unrest.

As Meridian explores activism, motherhood, sacrifice, and self-discovery, the novel captures the emotional cost of fighting injustice. Walker presents a heroine who refuses to conform to traditional expectations, choosing a difficult but meaningful path rooted in compassion and courage.

The book explores themes of race, gender, political struggle, personal integrity, spiritual growth, and emotional resilience with lyrical depth and honesty. Unlike typical political novels, Meridian focuses not only on protest but also on inner change, showing how movements transform individuals from the inside out.

PUBLISHER: THE WOMEN'S PRESS LTD

BINDING: PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 228