The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou

272 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

nonfiction autobiography memoir challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This engaging book chronicles the changes in Maya Angelou's life as she enters the hub of activity that is New York. There, at the Harlem Writers Guild, sherededicates herself to writing, and finds love at an unexpected moment. Reflecting on her m...

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Moods

emotional 68%
inspiring 66%
reflective 64%
adventurous 35%
hopeful 35%
informative 29%
funny 24%
challenging 22%
sad 8%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 13%

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4.18

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