Maya Angelou! She changed my life with her books.

Maya Angelou! Have you read some of her books? I've read 5 of her books, and they're all so great! If you haven't, then I recommend you start with "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings." It is a powerful biography/ memoir. It brought me to tears. You won't be disappointed. Her writing, especially in her unique and astute use of word choice is refreshing, enticing, entertaining and revealing. After you read "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings," I would then recommend "Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas," which covers some of her public life and showbiz years; from the time of her performing at the Purple Onion, to her world tour with "Porgy and Bess," and beyond. It's also a glimpse into her celebrity friend connections, so you get a new sense of some amazing people, like James Baldwin, who she often referred to as Jimmy. Much love and praise today to one of the most important guiding lights in my life: Maya Angelou. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Ms. Angelou ~~ Adam Chiocca ~~ [book tour post, day 15, 1/15/21] ~~

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