All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes: An Autobiography
by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's autobiography details her time in Ghana, where she grapples with identity and cultural ties as an African American in the 1960s. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she navigates exile, community, and the quest for ancestral connection in a foreign land.
About This Book
In 'All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes,' Maya Angelou recounts her experiences living in Ghana in the early 1960s, a period marked by her search for roots and belonging as an African American abroad.
The narrative delves into the challenges and revelations of immersing herself in a new culture, highlighting encounters with locals, fellow expatriates, and historical figures.
Angelou's prose captures the complexities of race, heritage, and displacement, offering insights into the broader African diaspora.
This installment in her autobiographical series continues her journey of self-discovery with honesty and grace.
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