for colored girls who have considered suicide - when the rainbow is enuf (Unabridged)
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Publisher Description
This groundbreaking work of literature was originally written as an extended choreopoem, debuted on Broadway in 1976, and is an upcoming star-studded movie. For the first time, it is brought to live in audio in this powerful and moving performance by one of the film's stars, acclaimed actress Thandie Newton.
Playwright, poet, and novelist Ntozake Shange originally composed for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf in as a mesmerizingly original choreopoem. The New York Post called it "rich with the author's special voice: by turns bitter, funny, ironic, and savage; fiercely honest and personal." Now a new audiobook, it chronicles the interconnected lives of a group of women facing shatteringly difficult issues, and evokes the indomitable power of enduring hope and joy.
Thandie Newton, from the movies Crash, The Pursuit of Happyness, and W., captures each emotion with heartbreaking honesty in a fearless, passionate, and inspiring performance of the author's vivid and lyrical language. The New York Times says "Ntozake Shange writes with such exquisite care and beauty that anyone can relate to her message."
Customer Reviews
For Colored Girls
The most moving words I have ever heard. This describes every feeling I have ever had as a teenage girl and even now as an adult, using words I couldn't find. Excellent!
Very Insightful
I watched the movie first and then listened to the book. They are a perfect compliment to each other.
Great!
Never watched the movie...no desire to do so. This book was given to me @ a young age, excellent then and excellent now. Tyler perry should of left great literary work alone.