We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for by Alice Walker

We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for by Alice Walker

The New York Times bestselling book that both galvanizes progressives for action and is a balm--from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author

A light in darkness, Alice Walker awakens us to our own power as only she can. . . . Once again, Walker has exceeded our expectations.--Atlanta Journal-Constitution

When the United States recently exploded with unprecedented demonstrations challenging racial violence and hatred, Alice Walker's New York Times bestselling We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For was one of the books to which people turned for inspiration and solace. Called stunningly insightful and a book that will inspire hope by Publishers Weekly, this work by the author of The Color Purple is a clarion call to activism--spiritual ruminations with a progressive political edge, that offer a moment of care and solace.

Walker encourages readers to take faith in the fact that, despite our daunting predicaments, we are uniquely prepared to create positive change. Drawing on Walker's spiritual grounding and her progressive political convictions, the book offers a cornucopia of the Pulitzer Prize winner's writings and speeches on advocacy, struggle, and hope. Each chapter concludes with a recommended meditation to teach patience, compassion, and forgiveness.

Walker's clear vision and calm meditative voice--truly a light in darkness--has struck a deep chord among a large and devoted readership. In her new introduction, Walker reflects on the contemporary political and spiritual crises in the post-Trump era United States, making this classic book relevant for the current moment.

Rebecca Walker was named one of Time magazine's 50 future leaders of America, making her one of the generation's most significant leaders. With books, seminars, blogs, social media, popular magazines, literary and academic journals, radio programs, film and television appearances, and content production, she has made a significant contribution to the global discourse about identity, power, culture, and the evolution of the human family. In 1992, she received her bachelor's degree with honors from Yale. Walker's work has appeared in publications such as Glamour, the Washington Post, Bookforum, BOMB, Newsweek, Vibe, Real Simple, Modern Bride, Essence, and Interview, among others. She's been featured on Charlie Rose, Good Morning America, Oprah, Fresh Air, BET, and hundreds of other blogs, sites, and media outlets. She currently resides in Los Angeles.