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The Heart of a Woman
The Heart of a Woman
Author: Maya Angelou
In The Heart of a Woman, Maya Angelou leaves California with her son, Guy, to move to New York. There she enters the society and world of black artists and writers, reads her work at the Harlem Writers Guild, and begins to take part in the struggle of black Americans for their rightful place in the world. In the meantime, her personal lif...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780812980325
ISBN-10: 0812980328
Publication Date: 4/21/2009
Pages: 352
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  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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4.6 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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this is the contiuing story of the author's incredible life.is very interesting to read them in order as i did.
this is my other "faorite" of the series. it is the 4th book of the series. this portrays her life in NYC and The Harlem Writers Guild. She meets many famous people and this leads her to a new chapter in her life.
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I don't normally like biographies/autobiographies. But I'm changing my tune.

She writes well. Very real. Very true. It is her emotions and her life out there. Takes courage to write something like this.

This book makes me think. Makes me think about racial relations and how deep it runs.

Time that this book covers....She works part of the time with Martin Luther King, Jr (in a ny chapter). Meets with Malcolm X. Works to further the civil rights movement and spends part of the time in Africa.

She talks about her life/son/marriage in with the history.
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I didn't like this book. It seemed to be rather dry. The old adage of "too much information!" applies here. It's good for a history of her life ,however.
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A fifth autobiographical volume from Ms. Angelou about her career and the maturing of her son.
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As always, a beautifully written book by Miss Angelou.
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"Verve, nerve and joy in her own talents effervesce throughout this book"--Julian O'Faolain

"Maya Angelou's five books of autobiography [this is book 4] are a testament to the talents and resilience of an extraodinary writer!"

A wonderful book.


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