The Heart of a Woman

About this book

Maya Angelou has fascinated moved and inspired countless 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 Kings history-making quest. A tempestuous earthy woman she promises her heart to one man only to have it stolen virtually on her weding 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 Angelous 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.