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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Narrated by: Maya Angelou
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
Maya Angelou's six volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a Black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement, and celebration.
In this first volume of her six books of autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evokes her childhood with her grandmother in the American south of the 1930s. She learns the power of the white folks at the other end of town and suffers the terrible trauma of rape by her mother's lover.
"I write about being a Black American woman, however, I am always talking about what it's like to be a human being. This is how we are, what makes us laugh, and this is how we fall and how we somehow, amazingly, stand up again." (Maya Angelou)
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- Tessa Hancock
- 12-03-15
Such perfect diction and attention to detail
Having read Maya's books myself thirty years ago, it was one of the first audiobooks I bought to listen to on my iPad ,now in my seventies, and I have been delighted to listen to Maya's perfect diction and wonderful attention to the details of The English language , a rare treat these days of sloppy Americanisms and ubiquitous estuarine accent. Her accent and diction immediately add local colour to her story of hardship growing up as a negro child in the Deep South of early twentieth century America in the time of segregation and the Great Depression.
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- S Morris
- 13-09-16
My favourite book
I've loved this (the first book in maya angelous autobiography) since childhood. So, I purchased this from audible to listen and experience the story over again. It is narrated by Maya Angelou and very enjoyable. The story is deep and rich. A must read.
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- Smith
- 08-09-17
Honest
I read this book some 30 years ago. To hear the story so many years later in Maya Angelous voice was truly amazing. I feel I've been given a gift by her for which I say thank you.
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- Kat
- 19-01-16
Great Book Read by A Great Woman
Can't believe it's taken me this many years to read this book. What an interesting story that only goes up to her teens. Can't wait to read the books that follow.
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- Tea Jenny
- 07-06-15
Absolutely amazing
This was a fantastic listen , read by the author . Full of wisdom and beautiful writing . I shall listen to it again for sure .
Some wonderful quotes to meditate upon . The book really picks up pace in the second half .
Inspiring . Absolutely amazing .
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- Sue Jackson
- 18-03-16
Excellent chance to read this autobiography!!
Would you listen to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings again? Why?
Not this one but other books of Maya Angelou's, yes :)
Who was your favorite character and why?
Marguerite/Maya, coz she's an inspiration!
Which character – as performed by Maya Angelou – was your favourite?
Herself
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
All but it was a real eye opener 're segregation in the South, only Vanilla ice cream allowed on Fourth July to black people , really!!! :(
Any additional comments?
Will read more of her .
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- didieneutron
- 29-08-19
Wonderful book !
I absolutly adore an autobiography that takes you back in time and along on a Journey. Maya Angelou was a remarkable Lady who lived many lives and had a very true, very real up bringing that not only paints the reality of what life was like back then but is also relatable today. I had a wonderful time and I'm glad it's only book n°1.
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- Mrs
- 08-07-19
A story that makes you think.
A fabulous story read by the author about growing up in segregated America. You can not but help be drawn into the story.
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- PRM
- 15-10-22
a fascinating book.
Maya Angelou was a remarkable writer and a fascinating person. The book is by turns tragic , warm, funny and frank. Time is well spent reading or listening to her work.
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- Emma Jane reid
- 07-04-21
Enthralling story beautifully told
Maya Angelou was a force of nature, she squeezed so much into her life and it’s a pleasure to hear the story of her first 16 or so years in her own words and with her knowing voice.
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