Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas

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Summary: Gracious
Review: A very pleasant read. There's nothing like traveling Europe and Africa by way of Angelou's memory and experience (if you can't get there personally). This autobiography covers the time Maya spent with the Porgy and Bess opera. I'm always amazed at the elegant, graceful and poetic way the author tells her life story. I'm even more amazed at how those same characteristics are exhibited in her speech, her stature, and her aura. This is a quick read that is sure to inspire. Angelou has a way of sharing wisdom and experience in a manner that connects with most any reader. Add this one to your list and be sure to check out some of her audiotapes as well. The only thing better than reading Maya's work, is listening to Maya read her work.

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Summary: Gracious
Review: A very pleasant read. There's nothing like traveling Europe and Africa by way of Angelou's memory and experience (if you can't get there personally). This autobiography covers the time Maya spent with the Porgy and Bess opera. I'm always amazed at the elegant, graceful and poetic way the author tells her life story. I'm even more amazed at how those same characteristics are exhibited in her speech, her stature, and her aura. This is a quick read that is sure to inspire. Angelou has a way of sharing wisdom and experience in a manner that connects with most any reader. Add this one to your list and be sure to check out some of her audiotapes as well. The only thing better than reading Maya's work, is listening to Maya read her work.

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Summary: You'll like part two of this autobiography
Review: Although each of us undergoes different experiences in our lifetimes, by reading this book you will understand that despite these differences, humans undergo very similar emotions. This book provides a wonderfuol sequel to I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings -- a journey into the human spirit of an incredible woman.

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Summary: Enjoyable reading!!!
Review: As Maya continues her autobiography, I like Maya's writing style as she relates her story in an honest and humorous way. One can clearly see from her writings that she has weathered some storms. God bless you, Maya.

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Summary: it was a strong ful hearted book
Review: I believe that this book is wonderful, the way it shows her feelings, and also how the pain blacks felt against white people. I hope to read more of Maya's books in the future.

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Summary: It has everything I enjoy: humor,honesty and cries of joy!
Review: I give Maya Angelou's book, Singin Swingin' and Gettin' Merry like Christmas, a considerable amount of commendation due to the fact that this was another excellent autobiography. Her authentic, creative and distinctive writing style manintains the reader involved. I particularly enjoyed the way she exposed the numerous endeavours and ordeals she had to overcome which evenually helped shape the knowledgeable woman she is today.

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Summary: overall good
Review: I think that the book was very interesting in the beginning and the end, because I like the way it started out like she was shy about her entertainment career. And at the end it was very dramatic about how she was about to kill herself and her son as well because her life wasn't going the way she wanted it to go. Also, how the white community despised her and didn't accept the person that she was. This book really caught my eye, even though I am a young adult. I would recommend this book to teenagers and adults of all ages because it really is an excellent book.

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Summary: overall good
Review: I think that the book was very interesting in the beginning and the end, because I like the way it started out like she was shy about her entertainment career. And at the end it was very dramatic about how she was about to kill herself and her son as well because her life wasn't going the way she wanted it to go. Also, how the white community despised her and didn't accept the person that she was. This book really caught my eye, even though I am a young adult. I would recommend this book to teenagers and adults of all ages because it really is an excellent book.

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Summary: An Important Chapter in Maya's memoirs
Review: In "Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas" I found myself completely rooting for Maya and again was drawn into her memoirs completely. I've read all 5 volumes. I still cannot say that I have a favorite but I must say that this certainly important reading. If you've never read anything by Maya Angelou this is as good a place to start as any.

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Summary: An Important Chapter in Maya's memoirs
Review: In "Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas" I found myself completely rooting for Maya and again was drawn into her memoirs completely. I've read all 5 volumes. I still cannot say that I have a favorite but I must say that this certainly important reading. If you've never read anything by Maya Angelou this is as good a place to start as any.