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alyxinthestars's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
kaylinvm94's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
caterina's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
2.5
Maya Angelou is great, but the best thing about this book is that the audiobook is read by her. I love when she's sharing stories that she learned from, and the coffee story and the rug story will definitely stick with me, but her preachy advice (e.g. all the stuff about patriotism) is not my thing and I often disagreed with her. It's a disjointed collection, and in particular her short essay on rape feels like her just taking the opportunity to throw a take out there without having done research or thought it through. Take what resonates and leave the rest!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship