
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
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Narrated by:
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Maya Angelou
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By:
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Maya Angelou
Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash”. At eight years old and back at her mother’s side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age - and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime.
Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns about love for herself and the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors (“I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare”) will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned.
Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a modern American classic that will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read - or listen.
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What did you love best about I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
The voice of Ms. Angelou.What was one of the most memorable moments of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
Of course, the most memorable moment has to be her being molested. It is the moment that the book builds up to and that everything falls down from.Which character – as performed by Maya Angelou – was your favorite?
Ritee had such a wonderful relationship with her brother. He was her only real "connective tissue," so to speak. He was the one thing that was always there, whether she was going to live with her grandmother with a note attached to her as a very small girl or being sent back and forth between her parents and grandmother as a growing child, he was the one thing she could always count on. I think he was my favorite because he was a constant.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I re-read this book, this time right after Ms. Angelou died. I think my reaction this time was much less extreme as it was when I read it when I was much younger. I was remembering the times - her childhood and how she was such a strong person, living through so much, and how she got to be that way. This time reading the book, didn't make me laugh as much as smile when she did the things she did. Her determination, for instance, at becoming a money taker on the trolley cars.Any additional comments?
I will miss Maya Angelou's voice so much. She had such a great talent and this book was one I turned to when she died to say goodbye.Lovely Maya
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What made the experience of listening to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings the most enjoyable?
Maya Angelou was reading the book.What other book might you compare I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to and why?
N/AWhich character – as performed by Maya Angelou – was your favorite?
Her GrandMother.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me laugh and made me upset sometimes. I don't want to give to much detail of the book.Really good book!
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Where does I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
High!What was one of the most memorable moments of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
There were many moments or learning and awakening.What about Maya Angelou’s performance did you like?
I feel like I was with her. So real!Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Both!Insightful and touching
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I want to hug that little girl and teach her so much. Especially that she is beautiful and capable of doing whatever she wants. And that no one ever ever can hurt her or touch her. I would have long talks with her and let her ask me lots of questions. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you for sharing your story!
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Maya- the treasure.
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It was good
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Heart touching story
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Incredible. A MUST read
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SIMPLY WONDERFUL!
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Fantastic!
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