Books like Meridian by Alice Walker
Meridian follows the journey of Meridian Hill, a young African‑American student at the fictional Saxon College in Alabama. In the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, she becomes deeply involved in the Civil Rights Movement, forming a passionate but on‑and‑off relationship with fellow activist Truman Held. Their love is tested by pregnancy, abortion, and divergent political motivations. As ages pass, Truman seeks personal and financial success, while Meridian remains steadfast in her commitment to the movement and the causes she believes in.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Alice Walker
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