Synopsis:

In her first book of poetry since Why Don't You Sing? Maya Angelou, bestselling author of the classic autobiography I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, writes with lyric, passionate intensity that reaches out to touch the heart and mind. This memorable collection of poems exhibits Maya Angelou's unique gift for capturing the triumph and pain of being black and every man and woman's struggle to be free. Filled with bittersweet intimacies and ferocious courage, these poems are gems—many-faceted, bright with wisdom, radiant with life.

Write a Review »

Topics/Categories:

African-American Experience, Civil Rights, Courage

Type of Work:

Book

Publishers:

Random House

Purchase From:

Amazon

Original Publish Date:

05/13/1997

ISBNs:

0679457089

Formats:

Hardcover, Paperback, Audio CD