The Cushion In The Road: Meditation and Wandering as the Whole World Awakens to Being in Harm's Way - Hardcover

Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
-- Amy Goodman, host of "Democracy Now!"

"A lavishly gifted writer."
"The New York Times"

Praise for "The Cushion in the Road"
"Walker's compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience."
--"Booklist"
""The Cushion in the Road" is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
--"Foreword"
Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
--Amy Goodman, host of "Democracy Now!"
"A lavishly gifted writer."
--"The New York Times"

Praise for The Cushion in the Road
Walker s compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience.
Booklist
"The Cushion in the Road is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
Foreword
Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!
"A lavishly gifted writer."
The New York Times"

Praise for The Cushion in the Road
"Walker's compassion, courage, and humor gain strength and eloquence essay by essay. . . . Media attention will surge for this provocative collection by Walker, a revered writer of conscience."
--Booklist

"The Cushion in the Road is quintessential Alice Walker: edgy, demanding, prayerful, loving, and aware. An essential companion for those who wish to be a force for positive change in our perpetually challenging world."
--Foreword

Praise for Alice Walker
"Alice Walker is a muse for our times . . . she touches the soul, and propels us to action."
--Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!

"A lavishly gifted writer."
--The New York Times

A collection of essays from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple addresses a wide range topics from the spiritual to the political, including racism, Africa, President Obama, Palestinians and healthcare. 30,000 first printing.