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What ya think about this?

Okay, read this article and then come back to me.

Finished? Good.

This article was shocking to me. I mean, I already knew Alice and Rebecca Walker had some issues between them but still I was shocked. I love Alice Walker and I'm so serious. I'm not the most well read person but she is one of my favorite authors. I have three of her books sitting in my bookcase right now: The Color Purple (of course), The Temple of my Familiar, and Possessing the Secret of Joy.

Anyway, this article made me lose a bit of respect for her. Of course, I know I only have half of the story but I would hope her daughter wouldn't maliciously write an article full of lies.

I'll be the first to admit that children require a lot out of you. But, I'll also be the first to admit that I wouldn't trade the privilege of being a mom for anything in the world...ANYTHING. But, they don't enslave me. They don't make me less than a woman. They are not a burden.

More importantly, what do you think?

Comments

Mrs. Glenn said…
I honestly don't know what to think. This was completely sad and disheartning (sp?) I know this is one side of the story, but I would not assume Rebecca is not telling the truth either. I'm glad however that Alice's treatment did not have negative affects on her daughter. I am still ver deeply sadened that any mother can be this way to her own daughter. WOW!
9:34 PM
Anonymous said…
This article was very interesting. I would think that feminism would say "be what you are led to be" not "you should only be this way".

How can you say you support women, but don't support your own daughter?

Ayana
9:44 AM
Anonymous said…
This is another eye opener that shows us that everyone is different. It is saddening to hear that any mother (regardless of if you are famous or not) would be uninvolved mentally, emotionally, and physically with their daughter. I thought when I got married that my world was wonderful but motherhood has been the biggest blessing from God I will ever receive on this earth. The next blessing will be his grace as to allowing me to enter inot the kingdom of heaven. I was always taught by my mother that there is no greater love than a mother's love and for me that is so true. I pray that they both heal from 30+ years of pain and heartache, so that they can bask in what's good on earth while we are still here. I can't say that any famous authors, actors etc are role models to me because I don't know their good side and their bad side. It's the people that I saw scuffle and fight to keep clothes on my back that I call my role models, my PARENTS! So just like everyone else folks have plenty of skeletons in their closet and what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger! If anyone were to write a book about my wrongdoings then I would feel just like Alice Walker right now. Keep them both in your prayers and be the best parents you can be, by giving your kids love, support, opportunity and encouragement.
Latanya
3:04 PM
Anonymous said…
Very interesting article. Thank you for sharing. Children are a blessing and I am so happy to be a mom. This world would be a better place if more mothers were good mothers.

Red
1:07 PM
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