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1 hour, 10 minutes • first pub 1969 (editions) user-added
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Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: BBC
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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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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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Graphic
Rape, Racism, Sexual assaultModerate
Child abuse, Racial slurs, PregnancyMinor
War, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content1 hour, 10 minutes • first pub 1969 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: BBC
Publication date: Not specified
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.
Description
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...
Community 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%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racism, Sexual assaultModerate
Child abuse, Racial slurs, PregnancyMinor
War, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content