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Summary: Miniature gems from Maya
Review: "Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now" is a delightful collection of short prose writings by Maya Angelou. Most of the mini-essays in this book are only 2 or 3 pages long, making this a good selection for those whose hectic schedules force them to do their reading in "found moments" during the day. In the book Maya reflects on various topics: spirituality, style, travel, sensuality, and being a woman. Many of the selections contain autobiographical reminiscences.As someone who has read Angelou's book-length autobiographical narratives and poetry collections, I was fascinated to see her writing in a different mode. In "Wouldn't Take Nothing" she reflects on some of the people of her life: her son, her grandmother, her voice teacher, and others. Her musings on spirituality have an inclusive, multi-faith flavor. Some of Angelou's observations may seem a bit obvious. For example, in the opening mini-essay she declares, "Being a woman is hard work." But what may obvious to some may be a revelation to others, and Angelou doesn't shy away from reaching out to that second group. And throughout the book her writing is graced with moments of wit and passion. In the essay entitled "Power of the Word," Angelou writes, "I'm a spring leaf trembling in anticipation." I have no doubt that this appealing collection will leave readers trembling with anticipation for Maya Angelou's next book.
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Summary: This book inspires me in new ways each time I read it
Review: I have read this book so many times! It never fails to inspire me to try to be the best I can be. Every woman should read this book at least once as we can learn so much about life and ourselves through Maya's experiences. Maya Angelou has, with her humour, elegance and grace, touched me in many ways and for this I am so grateful.
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Summary: Nothing but soundbites
Review: I really enjoy hearing ???Maya??? talk on Oprah. I have also enjoyed the few articles I have read by her. I had hoped this book would give me more information about her and her ideas. I had really wanted to love this book. Instead this book reads like her script for the Oprah show. The thoughts, while interesting, are half developed and left me hungry for more and dissapointed because it wasn???t given. Every chapter concerns some specific idea or thought. She tells a brief story about it and then gives a ???truth??? that isn???t necessarily linked, and then she ends the chapter. For example in her chapter ???Jealousy??? she says that jealousy is interesting and adds spice to a relationship but that too much can be ???life-threatening.??? She doesn???t expand on this or explain it. This book should have been called ???Quotes from Maya??? because that is all you get.
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Summary: Wisdom For The Ages
Review: In this book Maya shares her life experiences and what she learned. This book is full of wisdom that every older person should pass to the next generation. I loved this book. I guess my godmother did too. She has yet to return my copy that I loaned her. I must rebuy this book and you should buy it too. It will be well worth the money
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Summary: Sit back and listen to her poetic words of wisdom!
Review: The audiocassette version was fabulous. The perfect cozy all by yourself evening includes this audio. She is so intelligent and thought provoking, her humor is deep and honest, she is a cherishable friendly wonderful inspiring woman. I highly recommend the audio for those on the go who can find time to listen in their vehicles. A must buy for the women in your life. The world would be a better place if women around the world experience the words of Maya Angelou.
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Summary: Nice Inspirational Essays
Review: These essays make nice bathroom or bed-side reading. Simple thoughts are brought out and put on a pedastal in an intentional manner that makes them seem profound. It's a good book to have if you need quotes or theme ideas for speeches or articles. It's kind of "Cherry On Top" kind of book. No meat and potatoes, but some nice special touches.
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Summary: A guide book for life
Review: This book is like food to my soul. Maya Angelou is poetic in her writting and her spirit flows from each page. I love this book! I have read and reread this book many times. It is a very easy read and a must for every woman. Her advise comes from a woman who knows pain, passion, and love. This is an advise book for living and offers strength to those in search of spiritual uplifting. When I read Maya's wise words it is like having a deep conversation with my great grandmother. I love this book!
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Summary: Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now
Review: This is a very well written and thought provoking collection of life lessons. The book has no plot because there is no one story that can explain all of the things that Angelou learned about and formed opinios on. Angelou's writing is very poetic and flowing, yet at the same time meaningful and thought provoking. Each short chapter tells the reader about one message to think about or lesson to learn. Some are told as events in Maya's life and others are little stories that tell of important issues such as sexism, charity, or choices. In this book racism was not noticibly a factor in the majority of the writing, however, there are some chapters about racism in Angelou's life. The book mainly focuses on her life as a strong, bold, woman coming across difficult situations that challenge her morals. Angelou was able to fit all of the lessons she learned about in one lifetime into a short book to share with the world.
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Summary: I love Maya
Review: This is my favorite of the books I've read in which Maya Angelou sits around contemplating life, though it's perhaps not the most representative of her work. For the moment she sets aside her intellectual self, her history, her issues -- anything by which you might identify her as anything but a fellow member of the human race. In this book you're left with the essential Maya -- the wise woman with the great heart and the steady mind who speaks out from timeless space. It's an easy read, and life feels better when you're done. And if you're at the end left in doubt whether she's also a world-wise and savvy intellect, then anything else she has written will put your doubts to rest.
I love Maya Angelou.
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Summary: A wonderful book for a woman
Review: This is the best book that I have ever read. Every book she has wrote was great but this one is different. It is more unique and interesting. This book is about a black girl who was called a woman instead of something else. I really enjoyed learning about her multi-leveled life as I read this book. Maya Angelou is a wise woman that has a great talent and a beautiful heart. I recommend this book to any woman...
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