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The Heart of a Woman
By Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou has fascinated, moved, and inspired countless readers with the first three volumes of her autobiography, one of the most remarkable personal narratives of our age. Now, in her fourth volume, The Heart of a Woman, her turbulent life breaks wide open with joy as the singer-dancer enters the razzle-dazzle of fabulous New York City. There, at the Harlem Writers Guild, her love for writing blazes anew.
Her compassion and commitment lead her to respond to the fiery times by becoming the northern coordinator of Martin Luther King's history-making quest. A tempestuous, earthy woman, she promises her heart to one man only to have it stolen, virtually on her weding day, by a passionate African freedom fighter.
Filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous characters, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X, The Heart of a Woman sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose -- her fondest dreams, deepest disappointments, and her dramatically tender relationship with her rebellious teenage son. Vulnerable, humorous, tough, Maya speaks with an intimate awareness of the heart within all of us.
Her compassion and commitment lead her to respond to the fiery times by becoming the northern coordinator of Martin Luther King's history-making quest. A tempestuous, earthy woman, she promises her heart to one man only to have it stolen, virtually on her weding day, by a passionate African freedom fighter.
Filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous characters, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X, The Heart of a Woman sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose -- her fondest dreams, deepest disappointments, and her dramatically tender relationship with her rebellious teenage son. Vulnerable, humorous, tough, Maya speaks with an intimate awareness of the heart within all of us.
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Reviews for The Heart of a Woman
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Good basic story-telling, but lacking in depth.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book was very engaging. It's an autobiographical account of Maya Angelou's life from late adolescence through her early 30's (the time her son was growing up). She has led a very interesting life and it made for some exciting and gripping reading. Also, because she is a poet she tends to choose her words very carefully and mindfully.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Just finished this book and thought it was great, but I wouldn't read it unless you've already read the previous three.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I have enjoyed each volume of her autobiography, but the first is still my favorite.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou; {acquired 10/12/2007}; (4*)This book is a wonderful inspiration for women. Maya Angelou had many obstacles to overcome in her life and not one stopped her. She has done so much in her life and this book takes you through a glimpse of it. It is an amazing journey and well worth the read.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I've loved Maya Angelous's previous autobiographies. I enjoy her poetry and greatly admire her achievements. This book I did not enjoy as much because I found that one of my heroines has warts...an element of racism that is truly unfortunate, though, perhaps, understandable.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A book that follows another Chapter of Maya Angelou's life. I enjoyed this one but not as much as the "Caged Bird".
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