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: Good book - Highly recommend! Knowledge is power Review: 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.
| Best Sellers Rank | #119,388 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #181 in Black & African American Biographies #204 in Author Biographies #1,298 in Women's Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,607 Reviews |
T**A
Good book
Highly recommend! Knowledge is power
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
A**E
LOVEE LOVEE LOVEE
Maya makes you feel as though you have been penned right into her story. Truly a literary goddess.
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.
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
C**E
Lovel6 person
If you like Maya Angelou, you would enjoy any of her books. I think there is a reason why Angel is in her name. She was a very strong gifted person. Carole
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