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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.7 / 5.0

One of the best books I have ever read:

Too often when I have read someone's memoirs or an autobiography I have had the suspicion that the author is painting a very self-serving portrait of the events in their lives. Reading Maya's memoirs is the exception. She didn't have to tell the world that she worked for awhile as a 'pimp', as a prostitute, or as an exotic dancer. Many people wouldn't have for fear of personal embarrasment. Maya is beyond that. She owns her life and shows us her successes, her mistakes, and never tries to make excuses or... more info

Fine insight into young Afro-American woman's inner thoughts:

This is the second book by Maya Angelou I have read this week. Began with I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS. Continuing powerful insight into the thoughts of Maya, but being female myself, could be thoughts of any young woman, regardless of color. We all seem to have our flights of fantasies, but I do not recall ever reading such detailed material about them. Am already reading third book in this series, and am equally impressed.

a life uncommon:

"Gather Together in My Name" is a work of autobiography by Maya Angelou. It picks up the story of her life after "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and begins when she is 17 years old and the mother of her son, Guy. Marguerite (her proper name) knows that she has to find a job so she can support herself and her son. This book covers several jobs in several cities and is an amazingly powerful look at her life.

What I know of Maya Angelou is that she is a celebrated author who has written volumes of poetry... more info

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