The Color Purple , Alice Walker. The book on which the film was based. An extremely lively, colourful and confronting text about African-American life in the early part of the century. Prozak Nation, Elizabeth Wurtzel. A timely work on 'depression culture'.
Few books deal with the fragmentation of the 'subject' with such sensitivity and insight.
Especially useful for those interested in the problem of youth depression. Trainspotting , Irvine Welsh. Another book about the postmodern condition. The Riders, Tim Winton. Tim Winton is one of Australia's best contemporary writers.