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  • Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

  • By: Maya Angelou
  • Narrated by: Maya Angelou
  • Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (498 ratings)

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Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

By: Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time, shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this best-selling spiritual classic. This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring. This is a book to be treasured, a book about being in all ways a woman, about living well, about the power of the word, and about the power of spirituality to move and shape your life. Passionate, lively, and lyrical, Maya Angelou’s latest unforgettable work offers a gem of truth in every minute.

Maya Angelou speaks out....

On faith: “I'm taken aback when people walk up to me and tell me they are Christians. My first response is the question 'Already?' It seems to me a lifelong endeavor to try to live the life of a Christian. It is in the search itself that one finds ecstasy.”

On racism: “It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color.”

On taking time for ourselves: “Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. A day away acts as a spring tonic. It can dispel rancor, transform indecision, and renew the spirit.”

On death and grieving: “When I sense myself filling with rage at the absence of a beloved, I try as soon as possible to remember that my concerns should be focused on what I can learn from my departed love. What legacy was left which can help me in the art of living a good life?”

On style: “Style is as unique and nontransferable and perfectly personal as a fingerprint. It is wise to take the time to develop one's own way of being, increasing those things one does well and eliminating the elements in one's character which can hinder and diminish the good personality.”

©1993 Maya Angelou (P)1993 Random House, Inc. Random House AudioBooks, a division of Random House, Inc.
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"These quietly inspirational pieces convey her sense of life as an ongoing adventure." (Publishers Weekly)

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loved it

I've lost count on how many times I've read it so far, wise informative truth.

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Deeply Insightful especially hearing from her!

Would you consider the audio edition of Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now to be better than the print version?

YES, YES, YES

What other book might you compare Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now to and why?

Well any other of her books

What does Maya Angelou bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her voice gives you a clearer and cleaner window into her stories and experiences, it added meat to the already tasty pot.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A woman's map to learning about our simply complicated lives and enjoying every treasure we find along the way

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At the feet of our elders

I enjoyed the narration, Maya Angelous' voice is captivating. I felt as if I was sitting in the front of my great grandmothers rocking chair, listening as she educated me on life in general.

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Loved

This is a true story of wisdom! She is an inspiration to all women! Amazing!

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recommended reading for leadership class

this book was on a lrecommended list of books for my graduate school leadership class. Maya Angelou inspires us to be leaders in our lives as a whole, these skills then spill over into our professional lives.

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inspiring

This book made me look at the world in a better light. Im definitely going to try what she likes to call "A day away" at least once a month now.

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Maya Angelou! ..LOVE her rich, velvety voice!

...loved hearing this part of her life's story read in her OWN beautiful, rich voice!

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My Favorite

Maya A. Is my favorite! I love listening to her and this was simply motivational and insightful!

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Transparency and wisdom

I am forever appreciative of Dr. Maya Angelou’s words and work. Phenomenal Woman. Transparency and wisdom unmatched. There is something very soothing about her voice…. The poise and calmness.

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Soul Food

This book is food for the soul. I loved every word spoken. It quenches your thirst and feeds the spirit what it needs.

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