Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas [Turtleback]

Maya Angelou (Author)

Product Details

• Turtleback
• Publisher: Demco Media (May 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0606012206
• ISBN-13: 978-0606012201
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,832,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maya Angelou has been waitress, singer, actress, dancer, activist, filmmaker, writer and mother. As well as her autobiography she has written several volumes of poetry, including 'On the Pulse of the Morning' for the inauguration of President Clinton. She now has a life-time appointment as Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gracious, July 26, 2000

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Maurice Williams "mauricewms" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (Paperback)

A very pleasant read. There's nothing like traveling Europe and Africa by way of Angelou's memory and experience (if you can't get there personally). This autobiography covers the time Maya spent with the Porgy and Bess opera. I'm always amazed at the elegant, graceful and poetic way the author tells her life story. I'm even more amazed at how those same characteristics are exhibited in her speech, her stature, and her aura. This is a quick read that is sure to inspire. Angelou has a way of sharing wisdom and experience in a manner that connects with most any reader. Add this one to your list and be sure to check out some of her audiotapes as well. The only thing better than reading Maya's work, is listening to Maya read her work.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Candid autobiography., November 5, 2002

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Luc REYNAERT (Beernem, Belgium) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (Paperback)

Maya Angelou tells us without restraint how she crawled out of the hell of her youth years to become a star dancer.
Vivid decription of the situation of the African Americans and their mentality in the middle of last century.
Evocative language, sharp, intelligent and fluent.
A book to recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great follow up, but..., January 20, 2002

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gina r fiore (palm springs, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (Paperback)

this third installment of angelou's sutobiography is just as well written and interesting as her first two. however, i have become completely baffled with ine aspect of the novel. in the first two books, her son's name was guy. suddenly, in "singin and swingin..." her son is referred to as clyde! if anyone knows why this is so, please share your explanation. it would be highly appreciated! and whatever his name is, still a good read.