The Heart of a Woman

Recommended by Bianca Belair, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #30 in Oprah, Ranked #72 in Author Biography

In The Heart of a Woman, Maya Angelou leaves California with her son, Guy, to move to New York. There she enters the society and world of black artists and writers, reads her work at the Harlem Writers Guild, and begins to take part in the struggle of black Americans for their rightful place in the world. In the meantime, her personal life takes an unexpected turn. She leaves the bail bondsman she was intending to marry after falling in love with a South African freedom fighter, travels with him to London and Cairo, where she discovers new opportunities.

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Bianca Belair For #BHM  I will be sharing some of my favorite books by Black Authors 16th Book: The Heart of a Woman 17th Book: Mom & Me & Mom By: Maya Angelou I just love Maya Angelou. Check out these books and her poetry. It will be everything you want and need. 🖤 https://t.co/nUsvD3DJSu (Source)


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