Letter to My Daughter

Enjoyed this book very much. Maya is a wonderful writer whose prose tugs at my heartstrings. Touching work of magic!

Maya Angelou is a must-read author. And this book, being accessible and honest for any audience, is an excellent way to introduce yourself to her work. But that's not why I bought this book over and over. I give this book away, to my friends, to my family, to coworkers. Once I donated a copy to a community center. It's a book meant to be shared, so I buy it and give it away to people who are important to me. It's a book to read when you feel lost in the world, and in times when you're at peace with life. Angelou shares her past and her hopes for the future. She talks about her most painful moments and moments of incandescent happiness. In these stories and essays, she shares experiences from her life that have shaped her and that she has grown from, experiences she wants to pass on that others might benefit from. It's like a love letter to the world. This passage is a good summation of the general theme of this book: "When I decide to write anything, I get caught up in my insecurity despite the prior accolades. I think, uh, uh, now they will know I am a charlatan that I really cannot write and write really well. I am almost undone, then I pull out a new yellow pad and as I approach the clean page, I think of how blessed I am. The ship of my life may or may not be sailing on calm and amiable seas. The challenging days of my existence may or may not be bright and promising. Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow. Today I am blessed."

Another great book. Short read but excellent

My daughter enjoyed the book, I should find time to read it though

This was a special book. Really enjoyed reading it and learning about Dr. Angelou’s perspective as a black woman. Even though the book was written many years ago, some of the observations remain true

I enjoyed this book. My only complaint is that it was too short! It felt like being spoken to by one’s mother attempting to pass on her wisdom. There were some stories repeated from Angelous previous works, but there were more new stories told than old. There are so many short stories in the book that display not only Angelous wisdom but her desire to share her wealth of knowledge with her inherited daughters. Wonderful read.

There's not much one can say about Maya Angelou that hasn't already been said. However, if you are a fan, or wondering where to start exploring her body of work, revisit/start here! I am in awe of her beautiful mind!💕 A great book to read and keep for yourself, and to give as a gift.

The Title, although I "get it"...was misleading. I enjoyed it, a quick read. Not what I thought tho.

Maya is a voice, that doesnt shiver She awakens the dormant shakti in each woman. While the english is very very different from the Indian english, I had to use the dictionary But some of the lines, are such that they speak to my soul. In less than a week I am almost going to complete reading the book! And I am planning to buy the next Maya book! If you need a loving nonna, (nani) she is the one!

Il libro è arrivato prima del previsto, in ottime condizioni, sembrava davvero nuovo, con un messaggio personalizzato sulla scatola (Thank you!) Penso di ordinarne altri.

Me ha encantado, no quería leer poesía y está opción para conocer a Maya Angelou es maravillosa

Excellent!

Perfect to enjoy during quarantine!