A review by sakisreads
And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.5

Maya Angelou never fails to impress. I’ve got the last two autobiographies on their way and I knew that this anthology of poems would be a wonderful way to get back into the swing of her writing 🥰 
 
My favourite poems from each part: 
Phenomenal Woman - I remember studying this one in school and feeling the impact of Angelou for the first time. She really is a phenomenal woman! 🔥 
 
Kin (for Bailey) - Reading her autobiographies makes you realise what an incredible bond she and Bailey had and the poem highlights this sibling love 👏🏼 
 
Still I Rise - ‘Does it come as a surprise that I dance like I’ve got diamonds at the meeting of my thighs?’ 👏🏼 
 
The Last Decision - Not a happy-go-lucky poem; there’s an element of hopelessness that I wasn’t expecting but that I thoroughly appreciated 😳 
 
3.5 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨ One to come back to!
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