42 pages 1 hour read

Maya Angelou

Mom & Me & Mom

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2013

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou receives praise for its deep emotional narrative and beautiful prose, offering insight into the author's complex relationship with her mother. Critics appreciate Angelou's storytelling and honesty. Some find the memoir less detailed than her earlier works, lacking depth in exploring certain events. Overall, it's a heartfelt and engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mom & Me & Mom?

Readers who enjoy deeply personal memoirs with themes of family, resilience, and redemption will find Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou compelling. Fans of Becoming by Michelle Obama and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls will appreciate Angelou's candid storytelling and insightful reflections on her relationship with her mother.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Mothers
Relationships: Daughters & Sons
Self Discovery
Topics
Gender / Feminism
Race / Racism
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Genre
Biography