The Heart of a Woman (Autobiography #4 of 4) [MM0056]

1993 MMPB in nice clean condition. Maya Angelou (1928-2014) 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 wedding 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.

From the many recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Maya is so fascinating and honest- I'll read anything she wrote"; "The transition from a local nightclub performer into a globally renowned writer and civil rights activist is deeply empowering. It is a fantastic read about reclaiming your identity and redefining who you are."; "What does one do when they come in contact with a great book? They relish it all the way through! This book was incredibly beautiful. It was real, honest, witty and every shade of lovely. Maya Angelou is phenomenal in writing her own story, and in the process, shares the beauty of life. This memoir reminds you to be aware of the mundane, the small things, everything. I loved every inch of this book. I must confess this book helped me sleep better and for that I am grateful!"