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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou's debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide.
Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local "powhitetrash." At eight years old and back at her mother's side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age--and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns that love for herself, the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors ("I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare") will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned.
Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read.
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity."--James Baldwin
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780375507892
EAN:
9780375507892
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
304
Authors:
Maya Angelou
Foreword by:
Oprah Winfrey
Publisher:
Random House
Published Date: 2002-05-03
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Great book!!!!
When i first got this book I didn't realize it was autobiographical. It broke my heart for all the tragedy that occurred in her life. I also felt such a sense of pride for her to have overcome such misfortune. Truly a work showing how strong the human spirit is even in the darkest of times.
This is a timeless tale, a masterpiece of literature written by a gifted lady. Mya Angelou made her story dance into my cultural history, memories of childhood experiences and empathy for hardships she experienced. Through it all, she persevered, flying high and free. One word—beautiful!
A beautiful story. I should have read it years ago. A coming of age story I encourage everyone to read.
Maya Angelou is an amazing woman and phenomenal writer with a story I wish everyone would read so that we all could care more deeply for one another, develop more compassion and understanding and try with all our hearts to make this world a safe and loving place for all people.
