Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou Review

Another week, another review!

I’ve read so many books this year but somehow fell behind on reviewing them. I don’t know why I thought saving them all for the end of the year was a good idea but here we are. I picked up Letter to My Daughter (published in 2008) in September this year, and it completely captured my heart. I figured I’d start with a book that touched me the most.

This beautifully unconventional memoir, part essay collection, part love letter, and entirely Maya Angelou went straight to my heart of hearts. I love Maya so much, she was such a gifted, graceful writer. Reading this felt like sitting with my grandmother and soaking in her wisdom. Her humor, her honesty, and the ease with which she tells her stories, it’s all so genuine. She doesn’t preach, she simply shares, and somehow her words reach right into your soul.

There are moments in the book that made me laugh, others that quietly broke my heart. You can feel her humility, her faith, her strength. It’s such a uniquely written memoir, full of lessons drawn from a life deeply lived and deeply felt. I especially love that she never shied away from acknowledging God in her journey, something that makes her words even more powerful to me.

This book is a must-read for every woman and girl. It’s short, but its wisdom lingers. A solid 10/10 from me. I am adding one of my favorite quotes this time no spoilers, just a gem that captures the book’s spirit. (It was hard picking just one)

The ship of my life may or may not be sailing on calm and amiable seas. The challenging days of my existence may or may not be bright and promising. Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow.

Today I am blessed.

That’s all for today’s read!

Have you read this one yet?

I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below, I’m always up for a good book chat.

Until next time,

Natu Shimike ~ Kalaba 🌸

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