The Heart of a Woman
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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 life takes an unexpected turn. She leaves the bail bondsman she was intending to marry after falling in love with a South African freedom fighter, travels with him to London and Cairo, where she discovers new opportunities. The Heart of a Woman is filled with unforgettable vignettes of such renowned people as Billie Holiday and Malcom X, but perhaps most importantly chronicles the joys and the burdens of a black mother in America and how the son she has cherished so intensely and worked for so devotedly finally grows to be a man. Review: love - This was my first time reading a Maya Angelou novel . I’m happy I get to experience this book in my 30’s to understand the historical context and the story line . Beautiful work Review: Wow! What a Story! - This first person’s telling of a Black woman’s extraordinary life left me at the end of the book still wanting to read more. There seemed to be nothing so special in the telling, but there was, because I couldn’t put the book down until the end, reading it in one sitting. The story teller, for me, was, very naturally, that good.
| Best Sellers Rank | #60,200 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #61 in Black & African American Biographies #115 in Author Biographies #162 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,622 Reviews |
D**D
love
This was my first time reading a Maya Angelou novel . I’m happy I get to experience this book in my 30’s to understand the historical context and the story line . Beautiful work
K**N
Wow! What a Story!
This first person’s telling of a Black woman’s extraordinary life left me at the end of the book still wanting to read more. There seemed to be nothing so special in the telling, but there was, because I couldn’t put the book down until the end, reading it in one sitting. The story teller, for me, was, very naturally, that good.
K**Y
fascinating
I have really been enjoying this series of Maya Angelou’s books, and looking forward to the next one. She has had such an interesting and adventurous life, I highly recommend the books.
A**N
Glad I made the purchase
The book arrived in very good condition. A very easy read. Truly a page turner and well written.
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Lovely woman with a special knack for expressing herself in written form!
I've heard so many good things about this woman, so I went ahead and bought my first book of hers. So impressed with her manner of expressing herself - her sincere ways, her honest fears, her passionate heart, her personal struggles and unwithering determination, and the way she allows the reader to not only identify with her in such a unique way, but also to feel like a personal friend. Reading this book is like sitting down to a cup of coffee (or tea, if preferred) and reminiscing with a good friend you've known for years. Not only do I recommend this book, but I will surely be purchasing more of her work, once I am finished reading this one.
T**A
Good book
Highly recommend! Knowledge is power
A**E
LOVEE LOVEE LOVEE
Maya makes you feel as though you have been penned right into her story. Truly a literary goddess.
D**.
Maya Angelou's six-volume autobiography series - book 4
My wife is a big fan of Maya Angelou so I got the series for her. She told that me just as with the first three books in the series, she found Maya's life story fascinating, thoroughly enjoyed this book, and could barely put it down.
M**K
Maravilhoso
Maya como sempre maravilhosa em tudo o que toca, amei cada parte desse livro e as experiências dela são sensacionais!
R**N
Another great read
Another interesting installment in the story of Maya’s life. I love the vibrancy, variety and risk taking of this woman. Recommended.
C**A
A full life and a huge hearted woman.
The Heart of a Woman is the best possible title for this book. Maya lets her heart be her guide, often through courage and curiosity, but sometimes with pure obstinacy. We shouldn't expect less from the daughter of a woman who left behind personal wealth and security to join the merchant navy simply because she was told women couldn't be sailors. Book four of a seven book autobiography made me wonder how one person could fit so much into their life. Maya's answer is clear - by following her heart. It's sensuously written, full of excitement and sometimes reads like a who's who of American politics and entertainment. Maya seems to have met everyone - from Martin Luther King and Malcolm X to Billie Holliday and Sidney Poitier. Wow, this woman knew how to live, and by reading these volumes we get to live vicariously.
J**Y
Amazing adventures of an amazing woman
I am thoroughly enjoying every book on this autobiography series. Maya's intelligence, wit and will pour from every page. Highly recommended.
A**R
all well
everything was in order, well preserved book, well packed, arrived in time
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