Kate’s 2¢: “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou

“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou

Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as,     describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read.  I’m just saying…

   This could have been any young girl’s story, who grew up in poverty with strife and prejudices, however, the ethnicity of Maya Angelou’s deep, melodious voice reading her auto-biography, leaves no doubt that this is the story of a young, Black girl over-coming each obstacle placed in her path or ones of her own doing.

   Although this is an auto-biography, it reads liken amazing novel. I enjoyed reading about her trials and triumphs.

Marguerite Annie Johnson, Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA as Marguerite Annie Johnson. She was an actress and writer, known for Poetic Justice (1993), Madea’s Family Reunion (2006) and How to Make an American Quilt (1995). She was married to Paul Du Feu, Vusumzi Linda Make and Enistasious (Tosh) Angelos.

   The second child of Bailey Johnson, a doorman and navy dietitian, and Vivian (Baxter) Johnson, a nurse and card dealer.  Her parents divorced when she was three and she was sent with her 4-year old brother Bailey to live with their grandmother in the small town of Stamps, Arkansas.

   Maya Angelou became one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time. With over 50 honorary doctorate degrees Dr. Maya Angelou became a celebrated poet, memoirist, educator, dramatist.

   Feb 28, 2018 · Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist, poet and award-winning author known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ and her numerous poetry and essay collections.

From NLSBARDLOC          :

I know why the caged bird sings DB24959

Angelou, Maya Reading time: 9 hours, 5 minutes.

Terry Hayes Sales A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.

Biography of Writers

An autobiography of the childhood and adolescence of a black girl in rural Arkansas, St. Louis, and San Francisco. She is a strong and sensitive young woman who endures and overcomes many horrors in her life.

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