I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Free Audiobook Download

3 quotes from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

• "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
• "I had to confront my own sense of self-worth and value, and to understand that I was valuable in my own right."
• "The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still, and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom."

Author: Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou, born Marguerite Johnson, was a celebrated American poet, playwright, and memoirist, renowned for her impactful autobiographical works, including her seminal book, *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings* (1970). A significant figure in the civil rights movement, Angelou's influence extended beyond literature; in 2001, she was recognized by Ladies Home Journal as one of the thirty most powerful women in the United States. Her literary journey began with her acclaimed series of six autobiographies, which showcased her extraordinary life. Notably, her 1971 volume, *Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Die*, received a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize, further solidifying her legacy as a pivotal voice in American literature.