Mom & Me & Mom
by Maya Angelou
I listened to this as an audiobook. Mom & Me & Mom was read by Maya Angelou herself, which made it worthwhile to listen to. As mentioned in previous posts, I have gotten into audiobooks because I can listen to them on my drive to and from work. I especially appreciate the books that are read by the author, or at least by a skilled voice actor.
Anyway, I liked the storyline because it focused on Maya Angelou's relationship with her mother. I thought there would be more about Angelou's life, but then I was reminded that she has written other memoirs about her own life. It was interesting to listen to her explain the dynamics of her being a daughter and a mother, and how these relationships impacted her life. Her anecdotes brought her family members to life, and made me want to get to know them.
I'm not sure how to compare the reading of this book to the listening of the audiobook. I will say, if you're going to listen to an audiobook by Angelou, find one that she narrates herself!
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