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In this third volume of her autobiography, Maya Angelou, known for her powerful voice and poetic writing, moves from the juvenile delinquency of the past to the adult world of show business and travels to Europe and Africa. She becomes a renowned dancer and singer in New York, with her remarkable talent bringing her attention of a different kind. The story is set against the backdrop of a famous theater troupe on a tour across Italy, France, Greece, Yugoslavia, and Egypt, making for a hilarious and poignant story of love, passion, and the human condition.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Maya Angelou
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