I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Change Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #7

The world was moving so fast, so much money was being made, so many people were dying in Guam, and Germany, that hordes of strangers became good friends overnight. Life was cheap and death entirely free. (34.4)

Maya isn't alone in her changes—the world is changing right along with her. How does Maya's personal history align with the world history that's going down at the same time?

Quote #8

The command to grow up at once was more bearable than the faceless horror of wavering purpose, which was youth. (34.43)

Impermanence is fun for a while, but it can get real tough real fast.