Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou

23 reviews

cass_nobody's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Self harm

bookishplantmom's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

I never know just how to discuss memoirs on here. All I will say is that this was masterfully written and poignant. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Racism

caterina's review

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

2.5

Maya Angelou is great, but the best thing about this book is that the audiobook is read by her. I love when she's sharing stories that she learned from, and the coffee story and the rug story will definitely stick with me, but her preachy advice (e.g. all the stuff about patriotism) is not my thing and I often disagreed with her. It's a disjointed collection, and in particular her short essay on rape feels like her just taking the opportunity to throw a take out there without having done research or thought it through. Take what resonates and leave the rest!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Rape, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

katharinabolder's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Rape

clair_d's review against another edition

inspiring reflective

3.5

The topics in this book vary enough that I think everyone can find something to resonate with. Dr. Angelou discusses her travels and cultural miscommunication, her abusive relationships, her many jobs. She covers her religious beliefs, significant friendships, racism, and the virtues she believes are important. Though I didn't agree with with all of her points, I did enjoy reading and learning more about her.     

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

ashleyann's review

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Racism

Minor: Rape

ellaep's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

It felt like a hug to read, especially the poem about graduation (being in my final year). She is so inspiring and clever and a beautiful soul. She is everything I want to be and I will re-read this book forever.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Drug abuse

merin_aran's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, and Sexual violence

chameleonhound's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

irene_fueyo_gomez's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse