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Maya Angelou: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Paperback, 1993, Virago Books) 4 stars

She was born Marguerite, but her brother Bailey nicknamed her Maya ("mine"). As little children …

Review of 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' on 'Storygraph'

4 stars

I can't believe I hadn't read/listened to this until now. I remember she came to do a reading at my university as an undergrad, and hearing her speak was mind-blowing. I'm so glad I listened to this. Her voice was magical.