Gather Together in My Name continues Maya Angelous personal story begun sounforgettably in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings The time is the end ofWorld War II an... » 

Gather Together in My Name continues Maya Angelous personal story begun sounforgettably in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings The time is the end ofWorld War II and there is a sense of optimism everywhere. Maya Angelou stillin her teens has given birth to a son. But the next few years are difficultones as she tries to find a place in the world for herself and her child. Shegoes from job to joband from man to man. She tries to return homeback toStamps Arkansasbut discovers that she is no longer part of that world. ThenMayas life takes a dramatic turn and she faces new challenges andtemptations.In this second volume of her poignant autobiographical series Maya Angeloupowerfully captures the struggles and triumphs of her passionate life withdignity wisdom humor and humanity. «