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A Song Flung Up to Heaven
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LENGTH4 hrs and 44 mins
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RELEASE DATE04-05-02
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
A Song Flung Up to Heaven opens as Maya Angelou returns from Africa to the United States to work with Malcolm X. But first she has to journey to California to be reunited with her mother and brother. No sooner does she arrive there than she learns that Malcolm X has been assassinated.
Devastated, she tries to put her life back together, working on the stage in local theaters and even conducting a door-to-door survey in Watts. Then Watts explodes in violence, a riot she describes firsthand.
Subsequently, on a trip to New York, she meets Martin Luther King, Jr., who asks her to become his coordinator in the North, and she visits black churches all over America to help support King's Poor People's March.
But once again tragedy strikes. King is assassinated, and this time Angelou completely withdraws from the world, unable to deal with this horrible event. Finally, James Baldwin forces her out of isolation and insists that she accompany him to a dinner party - where the idea for writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is born. In fact, A Song Flung Up to Heaven ends as Maya Angelou begins to write the first sentences of Caged Bird.
©2002 Maya Angelou; (P)2002 Random House Inc., Random House Voices, an Imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group
What the Critics Say
- Grammy Award Winner, Best Spoken Word Album, 2002
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What Members Say
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"Being there is part of the strength of this book."
This wonderful woman knew and helped and was helped by three of the now dead heroes of my youth--James Baldwin, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr. And she was in Watts interviewing housewives for a marketing company when the citizens started burning and looting the stores. In short, she was intimately involved in many major events of our recent past; she knew both the leaders and the followers and has the skill as a writer to tell us how she and they reacted to those events. In addition, she has a great voice (she also sang professionally), which she uses to fine effect as the reader of her own book. Paraphrasing Holden Caulfield, I just wish I could call her up and ask her what's been happening lately. Buy this audio book; listen to her; you'll feel like you've been blessed for having done so.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful -
"best book I have listened to"
This was excellent. It is amazing the various things Angelou has done. Having her read it was so neat. She is interesting whether she is talking about family interactions, setting up for job and living in a new city, or very dramatic historic events such as Watts explosions.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful -
"Fantastic"
Truly enjoyed hearing this title. Her voice inflections and tone added to the book's value for me. I appreciated hearing her honest depiction of life events. Maya Angelou's writing style allowed me to feel moments of joy and of pain.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful -
Elizabeth SANTEE, CA, United States 07-06-12 Member Since 2007- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Enjoyed it!"
I was not disappointed. I find Maya's life story very interesting. She is honest and insightful. She also narrates the story herself which some may find distracting, however I enjoyed hearing Maya read in her own voice. This book is one in a series.
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"How can you not love her!"
A piece of Maya's life, oh how I love listening to her! Her beautiful expressions and thoughts, that bring pictures into one's mind. I love Maya Angelou, so am quite partial I am afraid. It's an important part of her life where she takes the opportunity to identify herself in her world. Whoever likes her books,,,yes, listen to it. And having her narrate is absolute bliss!
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"Song flung up to heaven"
If you could sum up A Song Flung Up to Heaven in three words, what would they be?somber, gentle, heroic
What other book might you compare A Song Flung Up to Heaven to and why?i know why the caged bird sings
What does Maya Angelou bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?her own word emphases, humor, joyful and sorrowful voice
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?yes
0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"A favorite author"
I love Maya Angelo's work. She's very down to earth and very wise. She has a poetic way with words. Beautiful book.
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"Sorry Angelou Lovers"
Couldn't do it. Love the lady but not her narrating her own book.
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