The Heart of a Woman

De: Maya Angelou

Narrado por: Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou has fascinated, moved, and inspired countless listeners and readers with the first three volumes of her autobiography, one of the most remarkable personal narratives of our age. Now, in her fourth volume, The Heart of a Woman, her turbulent life breaks wide open with joy as the singer-dancer enters the razzle-dazzle of fabulous New York City. There, at the Harlem Writers Guild, her love for writing blazes anew. Her compassion and commitment lead her to respond to the fiery times by becoming the northern coordinator of Martin Luther King's history-making quest.

A tempestuous, earthy woman, she promises her heart to one man only to have it stolen, virtually on her wedding day, by a passionate African freedom fighter. Filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous characters, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X, The Heart of a Woman sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose - her fondest dreams, deepest disappointments, and her dramatically tender relationship with her rebellious teenage son. Vulnerable, humorous, tough, Maya speaks with an intimate awareness of the heart within all of us.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"I know that not since the days of my childhood, when people in books were more real than the people one saw every day, have I found myself so moved." (James Baldwin)

"What a woman! What a heart!" (AudioFile)

"Remarkable....A great lady moving right on through a great memoir." (Kirkus Reviews)

Lovingly spoken life stories.

Vivid and entertaining reminiscences of her life in New York City and Africa lyrically told by the one and only Maya Angelou. Her deep sonorous voice carries the listener along on her adventures through dramatic political landscapes meeting interesting characters along the way. The love and tenderness she has for her teenage son, along for the journey, is very moving.

Extraordinary

Remarkable life rich and beautiful whispered to your ear by its magnificent protagonist in the most colorful tender and poignant voice. Thank you Maya!

She will be miss! Rip! She's the reason I ❤ poet!

An amazing book from an amazing women! God bless her! She will always remain in my heart.

Really, really good!

I enjoyed The Heart of a Woman. It kept my attention. Excellent. Great read for weekend of relaxation.

"Superb"

More than "Superb"
Real life...grew the women, as it has happened, even in my own and many others!

Loved it.

Would you consider the audio edition of The Heart of a Woman to be better than the print version?

Yes, because to hear Ms Angelou's own voice makes it so much more interesting. If that's even possible.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both!

intriguing

I loved this story. I listened as often as possible until I completed it. I would recommend it to all fans of Ms. Angelou and those who enjoy descriptive story telling.

Wisdom flows from auntie Maya Angelou

I loved listening to Maya’s soothing voice. She is a story-teller perfectionist! I’m learning so much from her wisdom!

What a delight!

I can listen to Maya for hours. She weaves her stories and I'm enchanted I'm there experiencing the whole thing.

interesting autobiography

this 3rd part of Maya Angelou's autobiography is a forthright account of the years she raised her son from age 12 to his college entrance .