This book was challenging for me emotionally, but I appreciated all the gears it got turning in my head. A book to pour over to help you think, more than a book to sit down with for leisure. I loved every second, even the parts that were awful to bear witness to. Spending so much intimate time with Celie's thoughts made her character arc all the more satisfying. The book made me feel empowered, and I think it would do that for anyone regardless of their history.