The caged bird sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou. Maya's tribulations contribute to her wisdom. Such a good book written from the views & voice of young Maya.

A selection from: Still I Rise by Maya Angelou (1928 – 2014) You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But s…

I’ve been a huge fan of Maya Angelou, I have read her essays and poems, loved watching her speak on television. But I had never read her autobiography, last week my friend Gillian gave me May…

You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? …

A stunning autobiography, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is arguably Maya Angelou's best-known work. It is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story that follows Marguerite from ages 3 to 13, and grapples with issues such as racism, trauma, rape, and abandonment. However, as in the poetic image of its title, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings shows us the strength, hope, and courage in Marguerite as she rises beyond the trials and tribulations of her youth.