Biography & Memoir· United States
The heart of a woman
by Maya AngelouAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1981English
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The heart of a woman by Maya Angelou is a landmark work of biography & memoir, first published in 1981. A remarkable work of biography and memoir, The heart of a woman by Maya Angelou (1981) offers unprecedented insight into an extraordinary life.
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