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Ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Genre: Non-Fiction / Biography / Autobiography / Memoir / African American Studies

Book Review:
''The Heart of a Woman'' by Maya Angelou is the fourth volume of her enthralling autobiography, and it is a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. In this book, Maya Angelou is immersed in the world of black writers and artists in Harlem and working in the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King.

Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman, she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope and joy, achievement and celebration. This book is a powerful and inspiring account of her life during a pivotal time in American history.

Angelou's writing is lyrical, poignant, and deeply moving. This is a truly phenomenal book from a truly phenomenal woman. If you enjoy memoirs, biographies, or African American history, The Heart of a Woman is a must-read. Highly recommended!