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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (1983, Mass Market)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100553279378
ISBN-139780553279375
eBay Product ID (ePID)49399
Product Key Features
Book TitleI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1983
TopicAmerican / African American, Cultural Heritage, Literary, Customs & Traditions, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
GenreLiterary Criticism, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorMaya Angelou
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight5.3 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width4.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"This testimony from a black sister marks the beginning of a new era in the minds and hearts of all black men and women... I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity. I have no words for this achievement, but I know that not since the days of my childhood, when the people in books were more real than the people one saw every day, have I found myself so moved... Her portrait is a biblical study in life in the midst of death." -- James Baldwin "Simultaneously touching and comic" -- The New York Times "It is a heroic and beautiful book." -- Clevland Plain Dealer "Maya Angelou is a natural writer with an inordinate sense of life and she has written and exceptional autobiographical narrative... a beautiful book -- an unconditionally involving memoir for our time or any time." -- The Kirkus Reviews, "This testimony from a black sister marks the beginning of a new era in the minds and hearts of all black men and women...I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity. I have no words for this achievement, but I know that not since the days of my childhood, when the people in books were more real than the people one saw every day, have I found myself so moved... Her portrait is a biblical study in life in the midst of death."-James Baldwin "Simultaneously touching and comic"-New York Times "It is a heroic and beautiful book."-Clevland Plain Dealer "Maya Angelou is a natural writer with an inordinate sense of life and she has written and exceptional autobiographical narrative... a beautiful book-an unconditionally involving memoir for our time or any time."-Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Decimal917.3/09/74960924 B
SynopsisA phenomenal #1 bestseller that has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for nearly three years, this memoir traces Maya Angelou's childhood in a small, rural community during the 1930s. Filled with images and recollections that point to the dignity and courage of black men and women, Angelou paints a sometimes disquieting, but always affecting picture of the people-and the times-that touched her life.
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- 30 May, 2019Top favourable review
Make you want to read it because people thing of bird in a cage
The book was good a source for someone else that may have had or having the same problems. It make you think what people was about in those days and compare it today's time not a lot have changed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Oct, 2018Top critical review
Authors experiences growing up 50 years ago.
Interesting insights into the black culture of 50 years ago - helps understands today. Lovely writing style by Ms Angelou. I want to read more of her writings. Don't know if I'd recommend it. Price fine for used book. Contents compelling -- not so much.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Oct, 2018
The little Bird
It just goes to show anyone who doubts ability that no matter where you came from does not set your final destiny in stone. Use your strength and Faith to rise above.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jul, 2021
Bird theme
I am doing a bird theme in my room. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is Perfect for that. The book is in nice condition. I got it quickly. I like the cover.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Nov, 2017
If You Haven’t Read This...Why Not?
This is on a must read in your lifetime book list. Pick up a copy. You won’t be disappointed. A very good read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Mar, 2018
What else can be said.
This book is a MUST READ no matter what your skin pigmentation is...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 May, 2017
Maya Angelou
One of the greatest poets ever to live, wrote a wonderful Memoir! Would suggest everyone read it! Fabulous book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Apr, 2017
Great.!
Took years to get. Priceless! Other story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Mar, 2023
A book I've wanted to read for some time.
Great price for this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Sep, 2020
I know
Just as described. Great book-Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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