I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
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Book Reviews of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Book Review: Gripping, moving, consuming--read the whole series.
Summary: 5 Stars
When they were small, Maya and her brother were sent alone by train to live with their grandmother in the deep South. Facing poverty and racial terrors, they were keenly aware of their grandmother's strength of spirit and fierce love. The children's intelligence and bravery are touching and inspiring. This story held me in its grip and didn't let go until I'd read all the subsequent volumes about Ms. Angelou's amazing life. In spite of cruelty, tragedy and heartache, her brilliant, exhuberant spirit is undaunted. We, the readers, are carried on the wings of her courage as we vicariously accompany her. Reading these books is an experience not to be missedBook Review: Many Warm and Funny Memories
Summary: 5 Stars
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou is a spectular autobiography describing Maya's childhood up until teenage hood. What amazes me about this is book is that Maya has a special talent for making dark situations that happened to her funny and wonderous. I think her philosophy in life is don't let anyone get you down when bad things happen to you. Stay positive. When a person falls off her bicylce, she needs to get back up on it again and try to ride it without falling.
I don't have a personal copy (I borrow the library's), but I am sure to obtain all six of her autobiographies. I am sure when I read the rest of them, they will be just as good.
Book Review: Poetry from the heart
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read three books recently that I found absolutely fascinating: The Secret Life of Bees, Bark of the Dogwood, and I know why the Caged Bird Sings. As far as the best, it was a toss up between "I Know" and "Dogwood." Both are well written pieces of literature with wonderful characters and an entertaining story to tell. Make no mistake, "Caged Bird" is not easy reading--it's not some pulp fiction piece. This is a real book, full of poetry, ideas, and great writing. You do have to put some work into it to get something out. But in the end you will be rewarded. Also recommended: Bark of the Dogwood, Secret Life of Bees
Book Review: Why are the reviews of this book so bipolar?
Summary: 5 Stars
In perusing the comments made by others about this book, I was reminded of "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair, so I looked at those reviews. Both sets of readers found these books to be very graphic, have poor endings, have a suffering main character, and questionable writing styles. Yet, "Caged Bird" readers either absolutely loved the book or hated the paper it was printed on, while "The Jungle" received milder reactions. I cannot figure out why this is; therefore, I ask the question: Are the stronger reactions for "Caged Bird" in either direction a direct function of Maya Angelou's race?Book Review: Please Read This
Summary: 5 Stars
This book will truly touch you. It paints a very vivid picture of this woman's life struggles and pain. Yet it also gives you the unexpected opportunity to laugh out loud at times. Maya Angelou's writing style is so descriptive and full, she shows you things instead of just telling you about them. This book gained my respect for her as an author, and prompted me to read the rest of her books. All of them are wonderful! If you read this, or any of her other books, you will not be dissappointed. She is so phenominally talented, you will begin to feel that you know her. And trust me, knowing her is a pleasure.