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brannonkrkhuang's review against another edition
5.0
Really enthralling and deranged stuff here. Had a great time.
opalfruit's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.5
jessicajane's review
3.0
Maya Angelou's autobiography vol.2, 1945-1947
Maya Angelou tells of finding her way in the world during her late teenage years; trying out a multitude different career paths and being involved with several men along the way. The most striking thing about the book is the independence of mind and character that Angelou showed at such a young age (18-19). This is demonstrated through the development of her own moral code; regret coming from within rather than without, and her determination to stand up to white people who are rude to her. She makes several big decisions on the spur of the moment, in a fascinating juxtaposition to the lives that so many young western women lead nowadays, which they feel to be mapped out for them. Angelou's resilience in the face of adversity and her unconditional love for her son are demonstrated in small ways throughout the book, woven throughout the confusion of early adulthood.
Maya Angelou tells of finding her way in the world during her late teenage years; trying out a multitude different career paths and being involved with several men along the way. The most striking thing about the book is the independence of mind and character that Angelou showed at such a young age (18-19). This is demonstrated through the development of her own moral code; regret coming from within rather than without, and her determination to stand up to white people who are rude to her. She makes several big decisions on the spur of the moment, in a fascinating juxtaposition to the lives that so many young western women lead nowadays, which they feel to be mapped out for them. Angelou's resilience in the face of adversity and her unconditional love for her son are demonstrated in small ways throughout the book, woven throughout the confusion of early adulthood.
koenjanssen's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse