scarlettpeterson's review against another edition
4.0
Read this a while back, it's fantastic
The candor with which Maya Angelou writes about even the least savory of times is beautiful. She simply writes what we can learn from.
The candor with which Maya Angelou writes about even the least savory of times is beautiful. She simply writes what we can learn from.
kelsied's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
I don't rate memoirs/autobiographies, but I am enjoying reading through her series about her life.
mcsangel2's review against another edition
5.0
Seriously, who knew this woman led such a fascinating life? I swear, I was becoming skeptical that at least half the things in her memoirs were totally invented, but casual research seems to indicate it's all true. That she became so successful after so many struggles is incredible.
dreavg's review against another edition
4.0
I was introduced to Maya Angelou through her poetry. As I have read this book, I was surprised at the naïveté of her youth. Her youth seems to be a mix of innocence and worldliness, pride and indignities, and so much more. It is a review of the past that is relevant today in our current climate.
It is written in a beautiful prose that contrasts the stark reality of her life. The story itself is one that I found hard to read. Maybe that is my own biases.
It is written in a beautiful prose that contrasts the stark reality of her life. The story itself is one that I found hard to read. Maybe that is my own biases.
bdubbinli's review against another edition
3.0
this book is so hard to read lol. It’s not bad but like… the way it reads I get so distracted. Maya had an interesting life though. She’s just trying to find herself.
kikikissmybattery's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.25