Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas | 
pickNot sure if this will be the last read of 22 but if so the 3rd part of the autobiographical series is a glorious final bk. Maya Angelou moves in the 1950s from single parenthood struggling to pay rent to touring the world as a star in Porgy + Bess. This extraordinary life is one of resilience in the face of racism, sexism. Written with humour and self awareness I loved the scenes around Europe, and the musicality. A joy, role on book 4.
1. It was a close thing between the tagged book and Priestdaddy.
2. I‘m finally tackling Don Quixote, and I can‘t wait!
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pickThis was an amazing read, about an amazing woman. Angelou was so talented! Picture, from the internet, is of her in Porgy and Bess, which takes up a good part of the book. Four ⭐️
Truer words have not been said.
This third volume of Angelou‘s autobiography seemed appropriate to start this time of year.
Maya‘s 3rd autobiography. The one where she gets to travel and dance and sing for audiences.
pickPicked this up at my local used bookstore (love the address label the previous owner had on the cover, and inside on a manuscript page). I didn't realize it was the 3rd of her memoirs 😬 but I think this works as a standalone. Looking forward to listening to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings soon.
panVery disappointed. Loved her first, liked her second, but had to force my way through Angelou's third autobiography. I think the problem was a lack of character development. Whilst undeniably an incredible story it read like a list of roles she performed, countries she visited and people she met. Other characters were given mere hints of personality through an affectation or fashion choice, but I struggle to remember a single name in retrospect.
pickThis is the third installment of Maya Angelou‘s memoirs, mostly covering her tour with Porgy and Bess. It was very entertaining and recaptured the feeling of thespian life for me.
I think I can finish this book before the new year begins! I‘ve got a few days and I think it‘s worth a try! I hope everyone that celebrates is enjoying the holidays. And I hope everyone is ready for the mew year! Here‘s to hoping it‘s not a complete dumpster fire!
This is my #BookHaul stack! I‘ve never heard of the tagged book, but I‘m a huge Maya Angelou fan and I love Christmas, so I‘m excited about it! ❤️
(Not pictured are several gifts 😁, and a stack of books from Thrift Books that I‘m sending back. I forgot that what they consider “good condition” I consider unacceptable. Ahh well.)
I think this may be my most long title in my library. This is # 3 in Maya Angelou's autobiography series and covers the part of her life as a singer, dancer, and being in the cast of Porgy and Bess as it toured the world. Fascinating but her first "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is the strongest in the series. #longtitle
