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bloloco's review against another edition
4.0
I love this woman and I love all of her books, so how could I not love this, too? Maya always knows how to impart the most wisdom in the fewest words, and now we know her mother had a gift for that as well.
adrianaad1980's review against another edition
5.0
Compact and full of earthly wisdoms. Makes you strive to elevate your deeds and thoughts on a daily basis.
thevivifriend's review against another edition
4.0
I found it so hard to belive Maya Angelo's mother was a real person, felt like her life was an action movie. From nurse, to casino owner to Merchant Marine. It's impressive how much power she held in her community and how much she could help others.
donnawr1's review against another edition
4.0
I decided to watch a documentary about Maya Angelou before listening to this wonderful audiobook, read by the author. It helped put this book into better context, but even without it, it is a wonderful memoir. Maya Angelou started out with so little and became a giant in the world of literature and as a black woman achieving success in such a wide variety of interests.
As we listen to Maya tell the story of her life, with an emphasis on her relationship with her mother, we can see so clearly the influence of Vivian Baxter on her daughter. They both achieved much and helped break down barriers for other women to follow. Maya was clear about her early pain in the relationship and how Vivian fell short as the mother of young children, while being a soulmate and significant influence in her teen and young adult years in particular. I love the independence and willingness to take chances that Vivian gave Maya with expectation and example.
As we listen to Maya tell the story of her life, with an emphasis on her relationship with her mother, we can see so clearly the influence of Vivian Baxter on her daughter. They both achieved much and helped break down barriers for other women to follow. Maya was clear about her early pain in the relationship and how Vivian fell short as the mother of young children, while being a soulmate and significant influence in her teen and young adult years in particular. I love the independence and willingness to take chances that Vivian gave Maya with expectation and example.
tmatlin's review against another edition
5.0
I really, really enjoyed hearing this read in Angelou's own voice. What a remarkable life she lead. Her description of her relationship with her mother is simple and powerful.
blushingbearsandbees's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
alison15a's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a must read for anyone who has issues with an estranged parent. Vivian Baxter sounds like a woman well ahead of her time and Maya Angelou writes about her so lovingly.