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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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omg__gigi's review against another edition

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4.0

Maya Angelou possessed an extraordinary command of language that compelled her readers to reflect deeply and critically on societal norms and injustices. Through her poignant storytelling, she vividly portrays the transformative journey of a young girl blossoming into a woman while navigating a landscape filled with various painful obstacles. Rather than allowing these challenges to define her identity or dictate her future, she embraced them as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Angelou skillfully illustrates how her experiences and the diverse relationships she cultivated taught her invaluable lessons about the world around her. Each interaction, whether it was uplifting or challenging, served as a mirror, reflecting the complexities of human nature and society. Ultimately, her narrative is not just a personal journey of resilience but also a powerful exploration of how to engage with the world meaningfully and authentically. This masterfully crafted journey captivates the reader, offering insights that resonate long after the final page is turned.

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morningsdaughter's review against another edition

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4.0

I don't ever think I'll consider this one of my favorite books, but it was interesting. I choose to read it to complete a yearly reading challenge and wouldn't have picked it up otherwise. I liked it more than I expected.

The audiobook is read by Ms. Angelou herself and her voice is very familiar to my generation. 

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5.0


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5.0

I would like to have met Maya Angelou. She seems to have been a great person.

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5.0


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3.5


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evella_epub's review against another edition

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4.25

Wonderful book overall, and a beautiful, ending to a story that starts uncertain of itself.

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tofuandtears's review against another edition

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4.0

Ohhhhhhhh wow. What a treat to listen to Maya Angelou tell her story (and even sing!). This was very difficult to listen to in the beginning pertaining to what happened when she was 8 years old, and I had to take a break before journeying on. I loved how she mentioned her journey with reading since she was very young, and I was flabbergasted at some of her experiences (the junk yard!). This is an important read.

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4.0


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4.5


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