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sammygee 's review for:
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
by Maya Angelou
Autobiographical episodes in the author's young life are written in a short story format. The voice, the description of setting and characters, strung together with honesty is amaaaaazing.
I listened to the audiobook as read by the author and it is among the best I've ever listened to; I especially liked the sections where the author would sing spirituals and hymns.
The sequence in which the author writes about rape was very difficult to stomach; my heart bled for her, it brought me to tears. Angelou's young life was anything but easy, though she writes about it with such grace and understanding. She looks back with a strength and hope that serves as inspiration to readers of all walks of life.
Highly recommended audiobook; must read classic literature.
I listened to the audiobook as read by the author and it is among the best I've ever listened to; I especially liked the sections where the author would sing spirituals and hymns.
The sequence in which the author writes about rape was very difficult to stomach; my heart bled for her, it brought me to tears. Angelou's young life was anything but easy, though she writes about it with such grace and understanding. She looks back with a strength and hope that serves as inspiration to readers of all walks of life.
Highly recommended audiobook; must read classic literature.