Books recommended by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, gained fame for her autobiographical works, particularly her 1969 book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which won the National Book Award. Her writing style is characterized by powerful storytelling, poignant explorations of identity, racism, and personal growth. The recommended books, including classic novels like A Tale of Two Cities and The Collected Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar, showcase a mix of literary styles, ranging from historical drama to lyrical poetry, often incorporating themes of social justice, morality, and the human condition.
Note: Maya Angelou was a female author.
- A Tale of Two Cities: (by Charles Dickens). Recommended by Amelia Boone , J.K. Rowling , Oprah Winfrey , Christopher Hitchens , Mahatma Gandhi , Maya Angelou
- Holy Bible: (by -). Recommended by A.J. Jacobs , Barack Obama , Caterina Fake , Hillary Clinton , Kevin Kelly , Laird Hamilton , Neil deGrasse Tyson , Peter Thiel , Ricardo Semler , Ryan Flaherty , Tim Draper , Walter Isaacson , Wim Hof , Christopher Hitchens , Cathie Wood , Kanye West , Maya Angelou , Russell Moore , Winston Churchill
- Look Homeward, Angel: (by Thomas Wolfe). Recommended by Maya Angelou
- The Collected Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar: (by Joanne M. Braxton). Recommended by Maya Angelou
- You Can't Go Home Again: (by Thomas Wolfe). Recommended by Maya Angelou
- Little Women: Little Women, Book 1 (by Louisa May Alcott). Recommended by Hillary Clinton , J.K. Rowling , Kathie Lee Gifford , Maya Angelou , Shonda Rhimes
- Invisible Man: (by Ralph Ellison). Recommended by Jacqueline Novogratz , Ryan Holiday , Maya Angelou , Dan Barreiro