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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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
    Release dateApr 21, 2009
    ISBN9781588369246
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    • 3/5
      Good basic story-telling, but lacking in depth.
    • 4/5
      This 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.
    • 4/5
      Just finished this book and thought it was great, but I wouldn't read it unless you've already read the previous three.
    • 4/5
      I have enjoyed each volume of her autobiography, but the first is still my favorite.
    • 4/5
      The 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.
    • 3/5
      I'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.
    • 4/5
      A 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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