This book is a mix of memoir and personal advice. Her prose is powerful.
However, because certain chapters move suddenly into themes of violence and abuse, they can easily trigger dark and unmanageable emotions. These sections are so raw that I feel there should be a content warning at the beginning.
Other chapters included poetry that was beautiful to read. It gave me a sense of comfort and warmth, I felt like she was giving me a hug.
One piece of her advice worth remembering:
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them“.
Author: Maya Angelou
Year First Published: 1987