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The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou (Modern Library) | 
 enlarge | Author: Maya Angelou
Publisher: Modern Library
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 145101
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Modern Library Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1184
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 2.4
ISBN: 0679643257
Dewey Decimal Number: 818.5409
EAN: 9780679643258
ASIN: 0679643257
Publication Date: September 21, 2004
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Superbly told, with the poet's gift for language and observation, Angelou's autobiography of her childhood in Arkansas - a world of which most Americans are ignorant.
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Very Interesting! May 27, 2008
Great book. I've learned so much about Maya Angelou and am fascinated by her life.
Through the eyes of an african american woman April 19, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am not African American, not African, not American, and this book was such an eye opener. It is so rich in humanity, it is a pleasure to read. Each one of the 6 books is written with a distinctive voice as a person is maturing. Maya has a way of writing that is refreshing, intimate and profound.
Through her eyes we become aware of the distinctive culture and values that her characters share or challenge. We see the need that every person has to live life fully and the questions we all need to answer about who we are and what are we here for.
I particularly liked the "All God's chhildren need traveling shoes" best. this book is a must for people who seek to accept that we can be different, yet valued.
It is a distinctive book because it is written in a way that lifts the spirits and intrigues the intelect. .... "to the determination to be no victim of any kind".
maja in detail April 10, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I happened to hear her speak at a lecture series. She spoke for an hour and I was interested to read more about her life. I am only on page 280 but this woman is amazing and her writing style is so crisp and clear, it is as captivating as she was as a speaker. I enthusiatically recommend this book.
My eyes have been opened!!! February 17, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Other than Maya's poems, I have never read her autobiographies. WOW barely describes what I read and felt. I always thought of Maya to be just what she is....a poet, an author. To read how her early life was, I see how her life's experiences brought her to where she is today. Not only does she speak honestly, her style of writing makes one feel they are her in the books. The size of the book may seem intimidating, but I could not put it down. I had to schedule myself to study for my class and read this book!
Review of Maya Angelou's Collected Biographies September 29, 2005
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I purchased this book after reading, "I know why the caged bird sings", I found myself captivated by the spellbounding aura of maya angelou and in a thirst for her story purchased this book. I have drank her words readily and my only regret is that like all great things, the pages shall run out and my feast shall come to an end. This is a wonderful gift for any Maya Angelou fan, it branches outside of her poetry and makes the goddess of words appear a little more human.
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