Book Review of Maya Angelou. Book Name: Maya Angelou: Poems

Book Name: Maya Angelou: Poems

Author: Maya Angelou

Publication Details: Publisher is Bantam Books

Genre: Nonfiction, Poetry

Summary

Maya Angelou’s book *Poems* is a poetic glimpse into her thoughts on men, relationships, aging, civil rights, and her upbringing in Arkansas. You get a sense of her humor, confidence, vulnerability, femininity, pain, and unique storytelling style. This book will have you reflecting on the meaning of each poem, and at the same time, with her extensive and rich vocabulary, you’ll find yourself reaching for your dictionary and thesaurus. When you read each poem, it’s clear she wrote from the heart and shares a glimpse into her soul.

Review

This book was a gripping emotional rollercoaster, as I empathized with dating and relationships; sometimes I felt as if I had glimpsed the 1960s. Other times, it made me think about death, life, purpose, and feeling down and out. There were moments I felt the anticipation; I couldn’t wait for the next page. Other times, I stopped to ponder the poem, reflect, and wonder if I’d grasped its whole meaning. The characters often felt real. Her storytelling was so honest that it felt like we were having a conversation about those moments. The book was an enjoyable read because it…