I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Maya Angelou's Autobiography #1

Maya Angelou

1 hour, 10 minutes first pub 1969 (editions) user-added

nonfiction autobiography classics emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
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Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a powerful and poignant memoir that will resonate deeply with readers who crave stories of resilience, hope, and the unbreakable bonds of family, making it a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of the human experience.

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Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local "powhitetrash." At eight years old and back at her mo...

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4.27
based on 39,447 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

reflective: 74%

inspiring: 52%

sad: 36%

challenging: 35%

hopeful: 30%

dark: 25%

informative: 23%

funny: 13%

tense: 10%

adventurous: 7%

lighthearted: 1%


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