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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (2009, Mass Market)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100345514408
ISBN-139780345514400
eBay Product ID (ePID)70934958
Product Key Features
Book TitleI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicAmerican / African American, Personal Memoirs, Literary, Customs & Traditions, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
GenreLiterary Criticism, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorMaya Angelou
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight5.4 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.1 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
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, " 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." --James Baldwin, "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 Edition21
Dewey Decimal917.3/09/74960924 B
SynopsisHere is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou's debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. 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 that love for herself, 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 will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read. " 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."--James Baldwin, Maya Angelou's debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Her life story is told in the documentary film And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS's American Masters . Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou's debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. 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 that love for herself, 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 will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read. " 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."--James Baldwin
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- 23 Jan, 2019
Maya Angelou
This is a great book and it's a great read as well. Ms. Maya Angelou is a great poet and writer. Her stories have so much wisdom and knowledge!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Aug, 2017
A Present for My Sister
I got this as a present for my sister, and she was quite happy to receive it. =) I hope to provide another update on the book in the future after I read it myself. Stay tuned. =)Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 May, 2025
Thank you! This makes a great and meanin...
Thank you! This makes a great and meaningful addition to my granddaughter’s growing library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Oct, 2022
Banned books
Very interesting book on how life was. Don’t know why anyone would think it should be banned!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Feb, 2019
Amazing, powerful.
An amazing woman wrote an amazing book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Jun, 2024
Loved thr packaging and note. We love supporting your purpose.
Loved thr packaging and note. We love supporting your purpose.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Nov, 2019
Awful condition
There were highlighted sections throughout the book and pages marked with sticky notes rambling crazily. I understand it wasn't new but this went too far y'all could of at least took off the sticky notes.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Jul, 2017
A compelling read!
You must read this book.....Now!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Jul, 2021
Well worth the price
Awsome. Worth the price. Recommend this book,Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jun, 2025
God bless you all n Jesus name Amen
It is a Blessing to be able to enjoy past memoriesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
