4.42 avg rating — 109 ratings

"This woman started in the dumps, tripped to the bottom, but had to climb back up, and realize the world through new, adult eyes.
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4.30 avg rating — 580,073 ratings

" Maya Angelou had to endure change and a huge traumatic event, all before ending childhood. After the sad accounts some stories we can relate to, provide comedy relief, yet also mock reality, in that life does go on. She found herself by the next book...."

3.55 avg rating — 16,383 ratings

"This book exploits the suffering in the continent of the Motherland, uncovering fresh wounds. It breaks open ethnic leansing, neglect, poverty and the disfunctionalities which can plague the lives of the Youth of Africa. So many people in America think they need help, this book, takes a look at suffering that is both superficial and lasting. Sometimes, reading tragedy helps us to realize we still have a hold and a way to gain footing and veer toward a desired destiny."

4.32 avg rating — 18,436 ratings

"This book continued her personal experience in America, you'd be surprised she sang opera and toured the WORLD! We can all shake off the "muck" of trauma and move on!"

4.01 avg rating — 453 ratings

"It says a woman's guide, but men can also benefit. When you find you keep having failed unions, sometimes, looking at yourself is essential. Many people find aproblem looking within, but iot is one of the best ways to heal. Be aware of what happened then, and know what your actions should be in the future to reflect you've learned your lesson. (Doesn't mean it's your fault, it means you can prevent it from repeating.)"

4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings

"This book has a colorful collection of poetry, some dark, some hopeful. The author aims to highlight good and bad, lyrically documenting becoming a woman, mother, victim, mother again, victim, and finally a patient to her own healing. Check this out for a quit shot of word power"

3.77 avg rating — 72,973 ratings

"This book challenges your adult persona, and reminds you of who you were as a child. Some of the traits within the person we were, are things that we developed to evolve, or learned to suppress; as we matured. To be reminded of what you "used to believe," to remember your world through the eyes of you "the child" is refreshing and therapeutic. At times, you may laugh, but sometimes you will turn around and sternly say, "I will no longer be afraid!" I think this book is about facing your fears, and finding out what's keeping you from actualizing. "

3.94 avg rating — 19,570 ratings

"Occasionally, as teens, we find no one we know, or supposedly trust and respect can reach us. This book is full of accounts which trigger smpathy, empathy and courage, as we learn that we (teenage you and me)are not alone."

4.36 avg rating — 3,484,935 ratings