It was good to read about Maya Angelou's history. She went through so much as a child. A sad story but one she must have dug herself out of to become successful. An inspiration for others.

The book was enlightening for all club members - the experiences of a southern black girl in the 30's/40's. The racism she had to endure was heartbreaking.

Maya was subjected to much growing up as a black girl; racism, rape, teen pregnancy, and neglect. I found the book to be very slow and at times very boring.

Excellent writing. Metaphors like no other.

First book in her memoirs and it\\\'s a good read. Very informative and deep. She had a sad childhood and came out an amazing woman

I really enjoyed reading this book. From her hard scrabble upbringing in Arkansas to living in a car junkyard in California for a month at age 16, Maya had many struggles to overcome. The most outstanding was being Black at that time in America. Her writing is beautiful.