By the Light of My Father’s Smile
novel by Walker
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By the Light of My Father's Smile is a novel by Alice Walker, published in 1998. The story centers on a family of anthropologists who pose as Christian missionaries to gain access to a Mexican tribe. The novel explores themes related to identity and cultural exploration, though it received mixed reviews from critics who noted its use of abstract concepts and underdeveloped characters. Alice Walker is known for her novels that focus on African American culture and women, with her most famous work being The Color Purple.1
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