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The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You

by Dorothy Bryant

The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You is a 1971 novel by American writer Dorothy Bryant. Blending utopian fantasy with spiritual allegory and science fiction, the book follows a self-centered man’s eye-opening journey to a mystical island society governed by dreams . Originally self-published after mainstream publishers rejected it, the novel later gained a cult following and was picked up by Random House, remaining in print for decades . It has been praised as a unique, thought-provoking tale – author Alice Walker even called it “one of my favorite books in all the world” . Below, we provide a detailed plot summary, discuss the main themes, examine its critical reception, and outline current availability in various formats.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?