My Journey Now Book Report

This report is in regards to the book written by Maya Angelou and titled Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now. Bantam Books a division of Random House, Inc., published the book and copyrighted it in 1994. The author, Maya Angelou, was an Author, Poet, Producer, Director, Actress, Writer, Civil Rights Activist, and has won dozen of awards and honorary degrees. In addition, several Presidents appointed Ms. Angelou to numerous commissions and committees. She also recited one of her poems at the inauguration of former President William Clinton in 1993. Her book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, published in 1969, received international recognition and acclaim. Some of her published works people have wanted to ban which center on racism, identity, and family. Through her many projects she has exposed the pain of racism and stated “…Fundamentally, we are more alike, my friend, than we are unalike.” (Angelou, 1994) Furthermore, that we must teach young people about diversity and we are equals. I found this book to be an easy read and full of

Her grandmother owned a store and people would come in while making purchase and grumble about their day, people, and work. After the customer left, her Grandmother would pull her aside and say that the people who have passed on would give anything to have any moment back whether it is bad or good. Instead of complaining your thoughts should focus on changing the situation or change the way in which you are thinking about it. The author states “Whining is not only graceless, but can be dangerous. It can alert a brute that a victim is in the neighborhood”. (Angelou, 1994) This statement I identified with as you make yourself a victim when complaining. Instead, get in control with the situation by taking charge and either change your thoughts or change the situation where there is no reason to complain. When you are vulnerable, people can take advantage of