Maya Angelou tells a story, her story, about survival and courage in a prejudiced world. ... She writes with an unflinching honesty about some of her most painful moments in her life and allows readers to dip into her world. ... Her mother's friend, Mr. ... Many parents feel that controversial content or obscenities teach their children improper morals and could lead them to act upon what they read in schools. ... The pastor thought most children were "strong enough to resist the temptation," but his job was to "protect the weak and the strong" (Bates and Hansen). ...

• Word Count: 2168
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School