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Even the Stars Look Lonesome
- Narrated by: Maya Angelou
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Even the Stars Look Lonesome imparts the lessons of a lifetime.
Critic Reviews
"Maya Angelou writes like a song, and like the truth." (The New York Times Book Review)
"Everything about Maya Angelou is transcendental. She has something to tell you now. Listen." (The Washington Post Book World)
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-28-17
amazing
Ms. Angelou is always teaching us something.
I have read amount of her writing. It is wonderful to hear her speak it.
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- miriela cardenas
- 07-09-17
it is always refreshing to listen to Maya
it is always refreshing to listen to Maya. Her wonderful approach to life.Lovely and enlightening. A true delight
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- 11-28-21
Loved this book!
I love everything Maya Angelou ever wrote . The stories are very interesting and I am hypnotized by her voice.
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- Valarie griffin
- 03-15-21
lonesome is not a bad thing!
loved it!!! Can listen too Maya read all of her work. Truly a blessing, indeed!
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- Raquel Byrd
- 04-03-20
Awesome read
Totally able to see and feel what she read... and understand why the stars look lonesome
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- Doris
- 02-19-19
Insightful and delightful
Listening to Maya Angelou's voice is a treat. Her insightful point of view is heartwarming and moving. It ended too soon, enjoyed listening very much.
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- Ami
- 07-01-18
Maya never fails to feed the soul
I am frequently astounded with the words and poetry of Maya and the pastoral timing she has to relate to all things happening in my and life itself. This book, is another timeless work that I would continue to pass down to my family and friends.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-23-18
Life’s beautiful lessons
After I lost my mother 3 years ago, it seems I’ve found the guidance I’ve been searching for in Maya Angelou.
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- Pated
- 02-19-17
A gift
I read this book when it first came out years ago. However, to hear it in the voice of our Dear Maya, takes on a completely enriching tone. She has transitioned the physical world, but like the pyramids, she still stands tall among the best! Giving, teaching us pearls of real life.
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- Elim.Garak
- 09-30-15
A short Inspiring and Touching book
Would you listen to Even the Stars Look Lonesome again? Why?
Yes, there are so many gems of wisdom and to see how Maya handled various challenges in her life. There is a story Maya shares about leaving her home when she was 17 and with a 3 month old baby. The advice her mother gave her was priceless. No spoiler here, you have to hear Maya tell it in her own words.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-29-22
Simply Magnificent
Short but Sweet, Maya is the best. I'm overjoyed at listening to her voice
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- Angie
- 03-19-22
Deeply moving, fun and engaging!
I didn't think I could love Maya Angelou more than I already was. And then I listened to this audiobook. I found it a great comfort, hearing her stories told through her own voice. And what an empowered and empowering voice she had 🙏 Grateful.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-27-20
Warm and insightful.
One can never tire of her voice or her wisdom.
Such an amazing story teller.
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- Mrs M Manderson
- 10-29-17
Funny, emotive, real, sincere, beautiful book
I was surprised by the amount of humour I would glean whilst listening to Maya tell her tales. This woman is truly gifted with the art of vernacular. She spins her mouth around countless words and phrases that can only be uniquely out together by one individual. I salute you Maya Angelou. Rest in eternal peace.