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It is very difficult to review a book that is well-loved worldwide and which has marked generations in the African American community, for fear of being misunderstood. It is difficult because, unfortunately, Angelou’s memoir did not work for me. Not because of the themes nor her experience (which, if anything, are still painfully relevant issues today that still need to be addressed) but because of the execution and the writing style. I will say it bluntly: ...more
It is very difficult to review a book that is well-loved worldwide and which has marked generations in the African American community, for fear of being misunderstood. It is difficult because, unfortunately, Angelou’s memoir did not work for me. Not because of the themes nor her experience (which, if anything, are still painfully relevant issues today that still need to be addressed) but because of the execution and the writing style. I will say it bluntly: ...more

This autobiography (book 1) was amazing! I love Ms. Angelou and am even more in awe of the amazing human being she was. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in her autobiography series. The life of this amazing woman is worth reading about.
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Si esta narración fuera de ficción, sería difícil de leer pero al tratarse de una biografía es doloroso: las vivencias de Margaret desde su infancia van más allá de lo que se puede imaginar. A pesar de todo, ella logra sobrevivir y llegar a un momento de su vida en el que puede reflexionar acerca de lo sucedido.
Sorprende y molesta que sea un relato reciente en el cual continúan las injusticias hacia ese sector de la población, por el simple hecho de tener otro color de piel: uno quisiera imagina ...more
Sorprende y molesta que sea un relato reciente en el cual continúan las injusticias hacia ese sector de la población, por el simple hecho de tener otro color de piel: uno quisiera imagina ...more

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Aunque es un libro autobiográfico muy sincero, esperaba que me conmoviera y me emocionara un poco más su historia. En "Yo sé por qué canta el pájaro enjaulado", el primer volumen de 7 libros autobiográficos escritos por Maya Angelou, nos muestra lo que fue su infancia y primera adolescencia siendo criada al sur de los Estados Unidos en los años 30.
Junto a su hermano y su tío, toda su vida se centra en ir a la iglesia y ayudar en la tienda de la abuela. Su infancia se basa en buscar su identidad ...more
Junto a su hermano y su tío, toda su vida se centra en ir a la iglesia y ayudar en la tienda de la abuela. Su infancia se basa en buscar su identidad ...more

I've been meaning to read this one for a long time because I read good reviews about it and it didn't disappoint.
I can't do the regular review because (favorite character, least favorite character) but I can say I loved her Momma. Annie Henderson reminded me so much of my grandma. Since my mom worked, from the morning until 7:30 pm I was left under the care and watch of my grandma so I like to say I was raised by both of them.
Least favorite part: the abuse part was really hard and painful to r ...more
I can't do the regular review because (favorite character, least favorite character) but I can say I loved her Momma. Annie Henderson reminded me so much of my grandma. Since my mom worked, from the morning until 7:30 pm I was left under the care and watch of my grandma so I like to say I was raised by both of them.
Least favorite part: the abuse part was really hard and painful to r ...more

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