Maya Angelou has fascinated, moved, and inspired countless readers with the first three volumes of her autobiography, one of the most remarkable personal narratives of our age. Now, in her fourth volume, The Heart of a Woman, her turbulent life breaks wide open with joy as the singer-dancer enters the razzle-dazzle of fabulous New York City. There, at the Harlem Writers Guild, her love for writing blazes anew. Her compassion and commitment lead her to respond to the fiery times by becoming the northern coordinator of Martin Luther King's history-making quest. A tempestuous, earthy woman, she promises her heart to one man only to have it stolen, virtually on her weding day, by a passionate African freedom fighter. Filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous characters, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X, The Heart of a Woman sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose -- her fondest dreams, deepest disappointments, and her dramatically tender relationship with her rebellious teenage son. Vulnerable, humorous, tough, Maya speaks with an intimate awareness of the heart within all of us.
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"Maya Angelou is very open in this book about the middle years of her life. While not as profound as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, it's still an incredibly insightful and honest account of her struggles and achievements. Her openness about her mistakes and fears helped me relate to her a person as opposed to another important figure in history. It makes me want to reread her other auto-biographies."
— Anna (4 out of 5 stars)
" I read this a long time ago. I don't remeber it well but I really like her books when I was a teenager. "
— Mary, 1/31/2014" I am a Maya Angelou fan but I just didn't really care for this book. "
— Brandi, 1/31/2014" I liked this, but not as much as "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." "
— Jennifer, 1/27/2014" I gave this book to all my bridesmaids. I love love love this book, but then again, I love Maya Angelou as a writer, poet and orator. This book is an autobiography of her late teens and twenties and thirties. It talks about the period of time when she was becoming a woman. I recommend this book to every woman I know! "
— Amy, 1/23/2014" Maya Angelou is just plain brilliant. "
— Melissa, 1/22/2014" Fourth volume of autobiography. Personal narrative. "
— Morgan, 1/20/2014" Loved it as much as the others! "
— Mary, 1/14/2014" Loved her writing style and her ability to pack some much into so little space. "
— Christyn, 12/28/2013" I love Maya Angelou's works. Her words are always carefully spoken and written. Reading this part of her life is a learning experience for me. "
— Chupwala, 12/9/2013" I read this years ago. I love Maya Angelou and decided to give this a try. I'm not disappointed at all. She certainly has lead an interesting life! "
— Edy, 12/1/2013" another installment in her autobiograpy "
— Katrina, 11/23/2013Maya Angelou (1928–2014) was a singer, actress, dancer, activist, filmmaker, writer, and mother. In addition to her bestselling autobiographies she wrote several volumes of poetry, including “On the Pulse of the Morning” for the inauguration of President Clinton. She was given a lifetime appointment as Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, and in 2010 President Barack Obama awarded her the Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor.