"For the first time, these six celebrated and bestselling autobiographies are available in this one-volume edition. The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou traces the best and worst of the American experience in an achingly personal way. Angelou has chronicled her journey and inspired people of every generation and nationality to embrace life with commitment and passion."--Jacket.

I know why the caged bird sings -- Gather together in my name -- Singin' and swingin' and getting' merry like Christmas -- The heart of a woman -- All God's children need traveling shoes -- A song flung up to heaven.