"Gifts of Virtue, Alice Walker, and Womanist Ethics" by Melanie L. Harris is a trade paperback book that explores the spirituality and life work of Alice Walker, a literary genius and poet. Through the lens of Womanist ethics, Harris delves into the virtues and values that can be gleaned from a study of Walker's non-fiction work. The book enlivens the debate in African and African American religious thought about the fluidity of spirituality and encourages readers to embrace religious traditions inclusive of and beyond Christianity as the foundations for empowerment of both women and ethical values. With 178 pages and an illustration, this work is a valuable resource for those interested in literary criticism, religion, and semiotics & theory.