Robin Roberts's Reading List

The "Good Morning America" anchor and author of "Everybody's Got Something" calls Maya Angelou her literary hero: As a teenager in Mississippi, "I identified with her quest for independence."

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By the Book: Robin Roberts (2014)

NYT By the Book column (2014-04-17).

Source: www.nytimes.com

My Story, My Song

Lucimarian Roberts · Buy on Amazon

"It's comforting to read how Momma lived faithfully through the turbulent times of her life. The stories she shared... of how she rose from humble beginnings inspire me every day."

Streams in the Desert

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"I've read it every morning since college."

Proof of Heaven

Eben Alexander · Buy on Amazon

"The last truly great book I read was Dr. Eben Alexander's "Proof of Heaven.""

The Traveler's Gift

Andy Andrews · Buy on Amazon

"Years ago I was blown away reading his book "The Traveler's Gift." It's the kind of book you can't wait to share with family and friends. It's the perfect blend of self-help and fiction."

The Real McKay

Jim McKay · Buy on Amazon

"The best book I've ever read about TV and journalism is "The Real McKay," by Jim McKay."

The Untethered Soul

Michael A. Singer · Buy on Amazon

"The book that helped me get through my illnesses was "The Untethered Soul," by Michael A. Singer. It led me to discover inner peace and serenity."

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Maya Angelou · 1969 · Buy on Amazon

"As a teenager in Mississippi I vividly remember reading "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." I identified with her quest for independence."

Twelve Years a Slave

Solomon Northup · Buy on Amazon

"The power of the written word to teach us all is never-ending."

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