Books with title I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

A phenomenal #1 bestseller that has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for nearly three years, this memoir traces Maya Angelou's childhood in a small, rural community during the 1930s. Filled with images and recollections that point to the dignity and courage of black men and women, Angelou paints a sometimes disquieting, but always affecting picture of the people-and the times-that touched her life.

Maya Angelou's unforgettable autobiography, nominated for the National Book Award in 1969, recounts her struggle as a young black woman to overcome obstacles and realize her dreams. A meditation on themes of empowerment and self-actualization, it has emerged as a modern classic. This new collection of concise critical excerpts features an introduction from master critic Harold Bloom, an annotated biography of Angelou's myriad works, and an index.

Easton Press Maya Angelou: I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, A Signed Edition Bearing the Personal Signature of Maya Angelou I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is Maya Angelou's groundbreaking memoir that tells the story of a young girl overcoming the racism she encounters growing up in the American South. It is offered here in an exclusive leather-bound edition, bearing the personal signature of the late Presidential Medal of Freedom winning author. 5 3/4" x 8 3/4", 288pp SIGNED EDITION Factory Sealed - Shrink Wrapped