"Maya Angelou's five volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration., In the fifth volume, Maya Angelou emigrates to Ghana only to discover that 'you can't go home again' but she comes to a new awareness of love and friendship ..."
And Still I Rise (Hardback) by DrMayaAngelou Hardcover, 112 Pages, Published 2020 by Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom ISBN-13: 978-0-349-01357-2, ISBN: 0-349-01357-8
"Maya Angelou's poetry -- lyrical and dramatic, exuberant and playful -- speaks of love, longing and partings. Of weekend partying. And of shattered dreams and freedoms."
Mom and Me and Mom by DrMayaAngelou Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 1848 by Virago Press Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-84408-915-4, ISBN: 1-84408-915-0
"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe story of Maya Angelou’s extraordinary life has been chronicled in her multiple bestselling autobiographies. But now, at last, the legendary author shares the deepest personal story of her life: her relationship with her mother. For the first time, Angelou reveals the triumphs and struggles of being the daughter of Vivian Baxter, an indomitable spirit whose petite size belied her larger-than-life presence—a ..."
Letter to My Daughter(1st Edition) by DrMayaAngelou Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2008 by Random House Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4000-6612-4, ISBN: 1-4000-6612-3
"For a world of devoted readers, a much-awaited new volume of absorbing stories and inspirational wisdom from one of our best-loved writers.Dedicated to the daughter she never had but sees all around her, Letter to My Daughter reveals Maya Angelou’s path to living well and living a life with meaning. Told in her own inimitable style, this book transcends genres and categories: guidebook, memoir, poetry, and pure delight.Here in short spe ..."
"Maya Angelou's five volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. In this her third marvellous volume, music and her son are the focus of Maya Angelou's life. She is on the edge of a new world: marriage, show business and a ..."
A Song Flung Up to Heaven(1st Edition) by DrMayaAngelou Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2008 by Virago Press Ltd Import ISBN-13: 978-1-84408-506-4, ISBN: 1-84408-506-6
"Good: A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels.Some of our books may have slightly worn corners, and minor creases to the covers. Please note the cover may sometimes be different to the one shown."
The Heart of a Woman(1st Edition) by DrMayaAngelou Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2008 by Virago Press Ltd Import ISBN-13: 978-1-84408-504-0, ISBN: 1-84408-504-X
"Oprah Book Club® Selection, May 1997: Maya Angelou has had more lives than the proverbial cat, and in The Heart of a Woman she continues the account of her remarkable life begun in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In the first book of her bestselling autobiographical series, she describes her traumatic childhood in the small, segregated town of Stamps, Arkansas, during the 1930s. Gather Together in My Name picks up the story in the post ..."
"The woman warrior who is armed with wit and courage will be among the first to celebrate victory' says Maya Angelou, bestselling author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS and one of our best-loved writers. Here she writes about family, argues for spirit and grace, insists on the importance of laughter and style and reflects on brutality and crime. She has the courage to say the unfashionable: 'virtue, purity, temperance, goodness, worth ..."
MayaAngelou(1st Edition) The Complete Poetry by DrMayaAngelou Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2001 by Virago ISBN-13: 978-0-349-00621-5, ISBN: 0-349-00621-0
"Throughout her illustrious career in letters, Maya Angelou gifted, healed, and inspired the world with her words. Now the beauty and spirit of those words live on in this new and complete collection of poetry that reflects and honors the writer’s remarkable life. Every poetic phrase, every poignant verse can be found within the pages of this sure-to-be-treasured volume—from her reflections on African American life and hardship in the ..."
"From this best-selling author comes a marvellous collection of poetry. Poems of love and regret, of racial strife and confrontation, songs of the people and songs of the heart - all are charged with Maya Angelou's zest for life and her rage at injustice. Lyrical, tender poems of longing, wry glances at betrayal and isolation combine with a fierce insight into 'hate and hateful wrath' in an unforgettable picture of the hopes and concerns ..."
"Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her br ..."
The Heart of A Woman(1st Edition) by DrMayaAngelou Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1986 by Virago Press ISBN-13: 978-0-86068-678-1, ISBN: 0-86068-678-7
"Oprah Book Club® Selection, May 1997: Maya Angelou has had more lives than the proverbial cat, and in The Heart of a Woman she continues the account of her remarkable life begun in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In the first book of her bestselling autobiographical series, she describes her traumatic childhood in the small, segregated town of Stamps, Arkansas, during the 1930s. Gather Together in My Name picks up the story in the post ..."
"Maya Angelou's seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a Black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy,achievement and celebration., In this first volume of her six books of autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evokes her childhood with her grandmother in the American south of the 1930 ..."
Great Food, All Day Long Eat Joyfully, Eat Healthily by DrMayaAngelou, Maya Angleou Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2011 by Virago Press (Uk) International Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-84408-710-5, ISBN: 1-84408-710-7
"At one time, I described myself as a cook, a driver, and a writer. I no longer drive, but I still do write and I do still cook. And having reached the delicious age of eighty-one, I realize that I have been feeding other people and eating for a long time. I have been cooking nearly all my life, so I have developed some philosophies.' With her second cookbook, Maya Angelou turns her attention to good food, well-made and eaten in moderat ..."
"Throughout Maya Angelou's life, food has played a key role at important moments. In HALLELUJAH! THE WELCOME TABLE she narrates some of these tales and then gives us recipes for the food that helped shape her memories."
Celebrations by DrMayaAngelou Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2009 by Virago Press Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-84408-615-3, ISBN: 1-84408-615-1
"Grace, dignity, and eloquence have long been hallmarks of Maya Angelou's poetry. Her measured verses have stirred our souls, energized our minds, and healed our hearts. Celebrations is a collection of timely and timeless poems: the inspiring 'On the Pulse of Morning', read at President William Jefferson Clinton's 1993 inauguration; the heartening 'Amazing Peace'; 'A Brave and Startling Truth', which marked the fiftieth anniversary of th ..."
"Maya Angelou's five volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. In this her third marvellous volume, music and her son are the focus of Maya Angelou's life. She is on the edge of a new world: marriage, show business and a ..."
Even The Stars Look Lonesome(1st Edition) First printing by DrMayaAngelou Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 1998 by Virago ISBN-13: 978-1-86049-470-3, ISBN: 1-86049-470-6
"[Limited edition of 300 copies of which this is No.295]."
On the Pulse of Morning(1st Edition) The Inaugural Poem by DrMayaAngelou Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1993 by Random House ISBN-13: 978-0-679-74838-0, ISBN: 0-679-74838-5
"A poem read for the inauguration of President Clinton looks at the history of the country, its problems, and the opportunities that lie ahead"
"Maya Angelou's poetry - lyrical and dramatic, exuberant and playful - speaks of love, longing, partings; of Saturday night partying, and the smells and sounds of Southern cities; of freedom and shattered dreams. 'The caged bird sings/ with a fearful trill/ of things unknown/ but longed for still/ and his tune is heard/ on the distant hill/ for the caged bird/ sings of freedom.' Of her poetry, KIRKUS REVIEWS has written, 'It is just as m ..."