The Heart of a Woman

Rating:
Summary: I'm not cute or build to fit a fashion models size
Review: Dear miss Angelou, My name is Araina Page I ama 14, year old middle school student and I just want you to know that I enjoy all your poetry books not just particually this one, but all! I haven't read this but i've read others. Phenomenal wowmen

Rating:
Summary: As enjoyable to read as a conversation with an old friend
Review: having read the majority of Maya Angelou's work i am aas in "LOVE" with her work as i am with her, the person. She writes beautifully about some harsh realities. She writes in an easy laid back manner that creates an atmosphere of familiarity and ease. Maya Angelou's pen is as soothing as her deep raspy voice. I began my love of her books immediately following her appearance on Sesame Street. I remember thinking ...I need to get to know more about this person I figured any one who moved me to tears singing with Elmo ( hard to picture isn't it?) was worth discovering...a journey I have enjoyed and found most rewarding

Rating:
Summary: Not what I expected. I expected it be more exciting.
Review: I am a true fan of Maya Angelou, but this was not one of her better books. I did read the book in its entirety. It had some exciting moments, but it was not what I expected from Maya Angelou. I wanted to read the book after seeing it on Oprah's Book Club. I truly believe it could have been more exciting.

Rating:
Summary: Unable to relate
Review: I am a young white female, and I did not find that I was able to understand or relate to this novel. I was certainly privileged to be able to read Ms. Angelou's writing as she certainly is a wonderful writer. However I did not find that the book was able to reach out to those other than the ones living in her footsteps.

Rating:
Summary: I've never read a better book in my life!
Review: I couldn't put it down. I was always anxious to read what would happen next. I can't stop thinking about how wonderful it is.

Rating:
Summary: I can't help being disappointed in this book.
Review: I had just finished reading Maya's other book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" when I started "The Heart of a Woman". I really enjoyed the first book in the series, so I was very excited to get started on this one. The moment I began reading it, I felt something had gone terribly wrong. Self pity seems to be the underlying theme of this story. I don't want to be forced to feel sorry for this woman who has lived a very incredible life. This story also lacks the small bits of sweet humor that I found so endearing in the first one. If you are looking for the same enchanting storytelling you have found in other Angelou works, you won't find it here. Sorry....

Rating:
Summary: I Love Maya
Review: I have read all of Ms.Angelou's books and have gained a knowledge of the strength of women.She speaks to all that is revelant in life,then and now.Heart Of A Woman is yet another step closer to total litterary bliss.She decribes with such elegant and understated prose the emotion of motherhood with honesty,and grace.We are all better for having read her work.Thank You Maya

Rating:
Summary: An incredibly fascinating continuation of her life
Review: I just finished "Heart Of A Woman". I had read "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" last year. Several weeks ago I decided to read the rest of her books. Thus, I've read "Gather Together In My Name", and "Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas" in succesion. This book is one of the best that I've ever read, and I read alot of books! Her life is so interesting and eventful. Even though she relates her trajedies as well as her joys, you don't feel sorry for her, because through everything she remains true to herself and thereby comes out on top. Her tender devotion to her son is very touching. Through a childhood of constant changes he is depicted as a wonderful human being, equally devoted to his mother. There are parts of the book where I was laughing out loud at situations she gotten her self into and how she handled them. What a woman! I've just ordered "Travelin' Shoes", which I think is the last in the series of autobiographical books. I will continue to read her poems and whatever works she has produced. She is a woman to be respected and admired.

Rating:
Summary: An incredibly fascinating continuation of her life
Review: I just finished "Heart Of A Woman". I had read "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" last year. Several weeks ago I decided to read the rest of her books. Thus, I've read "Gather Together In My Name", and "Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas" in succesion. This book is one of the best that I've ever read, and I read alot of books! Her life is so interesting and eventful. Even though she relates her trajedies as well as her joys, you don't feel sorry for her, because through everything she remains true to herself and thereby comes out on top. Her tender devotion to her son is very touching. Through a childhood of constant changes he is depicted as a wonderful human being, equally devoted to his mother. There are parts of the book where I was laughing out loud at situations she gotten her self into and how she handled them. What a woman! I've just ordered "Travelin' Shoes", which I think is the last in the series of autobiographical books. I will continue to read her poems and whatever works she has produced. She is a woman to be respected and admired.

Rating:
Summary: It's best when you can hear the author's voice
Review: I listened to this while on a long car trip and loved it from start to finish!