Another good feminist read

I've been a bit quiet recently because a virus, a touch of depression, and way too much work, have rendered me rather inarticulate. This is frustrating because I have some things I want to say about the nuclear family and abortion in particular. But I hope to have my argumentatve head back on by the end of the week. Last night I finished reading Alice Walker's collection of short stories You can't Keep a Good Woman Down. Obviously, The Colour Purple is required reading for all young feminists, but this should also be on the list. The stories range across the lives of black women in America, dealing with rape, pornography, abortion, sex, education and relations with white people, including white feminists. The characters are complex, difficult, and not always likeable, and there are no easy answers to the big questions.