And Still I Rise : A Selection of Poems Read by the Author

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Summary: Inspirational
Review: Maya Angelou is an uplifting writer who never ceases to amaze me. Still I Rise is the best book of poetry that I have ever encountered.

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Summary: A classic in American Literature.
Review: One of my favorite collections of poetry. The title poem especially is so moving and so thrilling. Every time I read it I get chills in my spine. It is specific to the African-American heritage of slavery and courage - as a nonAfrican American I call it a classic in American literature.

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Summary: A classic in American Literature.
Review: One of my favorite collections of poetry. The title poem especially is so moving and so thrilling. Every time I read it I get chills in my spine. It is specific to the African-American heritage of slavery and courage - as a nonAfrican American I call it a classic in American literature.

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Summary: The Best So Far
Review: The title says it all. I love this poem. It's Maya's best so far. And I love the combination of the poetry and artwork. I hope she chooses to do this more often. A superb book created by a superb woman! *****

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Summary: This book was great it told of so many feelings
Review: This book captured me. I could see how everyone felt in the poems. Maya Angelou hit my heart, I would say that she has a way with words. And Still I Rise is my favorite poem. I believe it reaches out not only African Americans but to all Americans. Maya Angelou's poems let us also see into her life. If you read her biographys you would be able to compare her poems to her life and see where she got her ideas for her poems. Everytime I need to find peace I pick up her book of poems and I read, to hear her words make me feel comfort. Maya Angelou is my favorite poet and has made me very intrested in the world of poetry. When I hear her poems I can feel the hard times that African Americans had. Yet when I need to find peace I can read these poems. All of her books have shone me that life isn't easy but that everyone can make it throught it if they have some kind of help. I believe that everyone should read this book just to get some idea of what life is like, and to see that even though life is hard you can still make it through it.

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Summary: "Still I Rise" and Rising
Review: This book is filled with wonderful, powerful poetry that really awakened me to the troubles of African Americans in that time of history. Diego Rivera's paintings in the book are staggering and breathtaking. This is a must-see for any ameteur or lover of poetry.