I Know WHY the Caged Bird Sings
4 journalers for this copy...
Found this, unregistered, on my OBCZ shelf.
From the cover -
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity. I have no words for this achievement, but I know that not since the days of my childhood, when the people in books were more real than the people one saw every day, have I found myself so moved. Her portrait is a biblical study of life in the midst of death.
From the cover -
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity. I have no words for this achievement, but I know that not since the days of my childhood, when the people in books were more real than the people one saw every day, have I found myself so moved. Her portrait is a biblical study of life in the midst of death.
A very well-written autobiography. If I happen to find any of her other books, I would certainly be interested in reading more.
This story covers her life from 3-16 years of age. Most children of that age have very little interesting to tell others; this story ranges from Alabama to San Francisco, and even includes a wild trip into Mexico.
This is also one of the the most widely banned (or challenged) books, but besides being an interesting tale of growing up poor and black in the South during the 30s/40s, is also a beautifully written tale which pulls you into Angelou's life.
Mailing out to Janey-Canuck on Wednesday, 6/21.
This story covers her life from 3-16 years of age. Most children of that age have very little interesting to tell others; this story ranges from Alabama to San Francisco, and even includes a wild trip into Mexico.
This is also one of the the most widely banned (or challenged) books, but besides being an interesting tale of growing up poor and black in the South during the 30s/40s, is also a beautifully written tale which pulls you into Angelou's life.
Mailing out to Janey-Canuck on Wednesday, 6/21.
Received today as the RABCK with the Women Who Love Books Too Much ring. I think I will use it as my Banned Book for July in the Banned Book Challenge and I'll probably send it off as the RABCK for the next participant!
Thanks MaryZee!
Thanks MaryZee!
I've never read Maya Angelou before, I always assumed that I'd never enjoy her writing, for some odd reason. So, I wasn't exactly jumping for joy when I received this with the Women Who Love Books Too Much ring. But, I am really glad it was the book that made its way to me. It was such an excellent book, I just fell in love with it. It was moving and touching and positively wonderful. I completely understand why it has been banned, as it touches on some very sensitive subjects, but it is so open and honest.
I'm sending it off to jessibud with the Women Who Love Books Too Much ring as my RABCK, but I'll probably be looking to add a copy of this to my PC soon. Thank you so much for sharing, MaryZee
I'm sending it off to jessibud with the Women Who Love Books Too Much ring as my RABCK, but I'll probably be looking to add a copy of this to my PC soon. Thank you so much for sharing, MaryZee
This book arrived today along with the bookring book, Women Who Love Books Too Much.
Interestingly, I read this one many, many years ago and I felt I could pass this along as my go-together RABCK. But because it has been so long, I may actually reread it, if time allows. I rarely read books twice but we'll see. I do remember that I loved it.
Interestingly, I read this one many, many years ago and I felt I could pass this along as my go-together RABCK. But because it has been so long, I may actually reread it, if time allows. I rarely read books twice but we'll see. I do remember that I loved it.
I have decided not to continue to pass this along as the rabck for this bookring project, as I have included 2 others in its place. Instead, I will probably release it soon.
Picked this up at the OBCZ at Starbucks @ Yonge & Bloor...thanks, I've always wanted to read this!
The act of rape on an eight-year-old body is a matter of the needle giving because the camel can't. The child gives, because the body can, and the mind of the violator cannot.
Very compelling stuff; Marguerite/Maya is an entirely likable heroine whose story is inspiring and insightful. I enjoyed this very much. No self-pity here, despite the hardships she encounters; she never relinquishes her sense of self and of her own importance.
Very compelling stuff; Marguerite/Maya is an entirely likable heroine whose story is inspiring and insightful. I enjoyed this very much. No self-pity here, despite the hardships she encounters; she never relinquishes her sense of self and of her own importance.
Journal Entry 9 by geishabird at Starbucks - Yonge And Bloor in Toronto, Ontario Canada on Friday, September 22, 2006