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Random House Publishing Group
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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553279378
ISBN-13
9780553279375
eBay Product ID (ePID)
49399

Product Key Features

Book Title
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1983
Topic
American / African American, Cultural Heritage, Literary, Customs & Traditions, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Genre
Literary Criticism, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Maya Angelou
Format
Mass Market

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
5.3 Oz
Item Length
6.9 in
Item Width
4.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
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 Decimal
917.3/09/74960924 B
Synopsis
A 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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  • by CWZt2i2RQkK@Deleted
    May 29, 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-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by chaj37
    Oct 17, 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-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by patriciad204
    Oct 16, 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-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by missygirl05
    Jul 27, 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-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by myhops
    Oct 31, 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-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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