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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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4.5

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3.75

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emotional reflective fast-paced

3.75

This memoir is incredibly important for its time, and Maya Angelou continues to be an important figure in Black history, not only for her clear technical ability in writing, but for her bravery to speak unabashedly about her life as a Black woman in the Jim Crow south. Published during one of the many dangerous peaks of white supremacy, during a time when civil rights activists were being targeted, harassed, and murdered, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings stands out as one of the most important memoirs ever written.

Despite its importance, I found it a bit of a tough read; probably because of the older style of writing that came across at times as disjointed. As a coming-of-age story, it's enjoyable and easy to get through, with plenty of moments of unbelievably beautiful prose that really showcase Maya Angelou's poetic talents.
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4.0

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5.0

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Maya Angelou is such a remarkable woman who lived such a remarkable time.
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4.5

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4.5

Blatantly honest. Powerful and emotional. Beautifully detailed.
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5.0

It’s hard to give a poet anything but five stars on their autobiography. I can’t imagine having such a strong memory of my formative years after going through so many transitions and traumas. 
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dark inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

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