The Heart of a Woman

A Fabulous Book

In The Heart of a Woman, Maya Angelou describes her life as her son, Guy, grows into an adult. Her anger is evident as a racist homeowner refuses to let her rent and as Guy is discriminated in his new school because he tells where babies really come from. She meets Billie Holiday and receives advice on life and being famous that she remembers coming from a sick and lonely woman. Her move to New York yields many new opportunities, including working to make blacks and whites more equal. Doing this leads to her second marriage and another move. This time she is in Cairo, Egypt and finds a job on as a assistant editor on a newspaper.
This book is inspirational, touching, and absorbing. Her struggles remind us how lucky we are to live in this time where segregation is not allowed and blatant racism is unacceptable by modern society. Every young woman should read her book because its inspirational and gives valuable advice without patronizing.

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Good

Nice book....&.....<...>

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Outstanding

This book inspired me to be thankful for everything I have. When I'm grown and old I will tell my grandchildren so read this book. What can I say, Maya is an inspiration!

Outstanding Book

I felt that this is a marvelous Boook, at the bigining when she started wrinting, it wasn't easy for her but she never gave up. she is a caring mother and focused a lot about her son Guy well being. As a Teenager this book tought me a lot , it showed me that if you want something in life you have to go get it because it's not going to come to you.

very inspiring for the most part

After reading the fourth book of her biography, I think it is a cruel irony that a lot of the mistreatment, abuse and reproach she has suffered has been at the hands of black men. I was outraged at the scene of the 'palaver' and could not understand how an intelligent and brilliant, American woman agreed to go along with it, but the fact that she gave in to their 'recomendation' baffles my mind.

great book!

This book was exceptionally great. As a teenager I really got into it, and could relate to every part. I learned so much about life and the commitment of trust. This book deserves 5 stars for excellence and a true outlook on life. Great job Maya!!

Love this book!!

I really loved this book because it was very inspiring. Maya lets us know that we can achieve anything if you put your mind in to it. This book was very inspirational.

Phenomenal

Maya's writtings have been a part of my reading since I can rememeber and she is a very inspring woman. 'The Heart of a Woman' is a really detailed book of her adult life. I recommend this book to many and will encourage my daughter when she is old enough.

Great Book

The Heart Of A Woman was an exceptional book.It showed indepth her life growing up and maturing.I recommend it to everyone.

Wonderful Book

This had got to be one of the best book I have ever read. I hated to put it down and when I finished I wanted to read it again. I don't usually pick up autobiographys, but this one was on Oprah's list so I read it. It was a very inspirational book and I recommend it with 4 stars.

Maya Angelou does it again!

Ms. Angelou is truly an inspiration. Despite her very humble beginnings, she created an extraordinary life for herself...and the book was so interesting, I couldn't put it down!

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