Letter to My Daughter
Written & Read by Maya Angelou
Review
Well, let’s get this out of the way. Angelou doesn’t have a daughter. Rather, this brief guide was written for all the daughters she saw around her every day. The entire piece is a series of numbered, brief essays that relate the struggles and triumphs of Angelou’s life and what she learned from each experiences. From racism to being a strong, resilient woman, Angelou covers it all.
Audiobook Review
Angelou, who has a very varied background, including dance, drama and writing, has learned how to moderate her voice. To use inflections when necessary, but mostly to cultivate a voice that when heard, the listener knows immediately that it’s THE Maya Angelou. Her voice is stilted, but the listener doesn’t really get a whiff of pomposity. Rather, it’s like her voice is imbued with intelligence and wisdom.
Ratings
Writing 5 out of 5 stars
Storytelling 5 out of 5 stars
Cultural Impact 5 out of 5 stars
Reading Performance 5 out of 5 stars
Total: 5 out of 5 stars
Have you read any of Angelou’s work? What did you think?
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