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My Journey with Maya

Author : Tavis Smiley
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0316341738
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (163 download)

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Download or read book My Journey with Maya written by Tavis Smiley and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A remarkable story of friendship, love, and courage. When Maya Angelou and Tavis Smiley met in 1986, he was twenty-one and she was fifty-eight. For the next twenty-eight years, they shared an unlikely, special bond. Angelou was a teacher and a maternal figure to Smiley, and they talked often, of art, politics, history, race, religion, music, love, purpose, and -- more than anything -- courage. Courage to be open, to follow dreams, to believe in oneself. In My Journey with Maya, Smiley recalls a joyful friendship filled to the brim with sparkling conversation -- in Angelou's gardens surrounded by her caged birds, before lectures, sharing meals, and on breaks from it all, they sought each other out for comfort, advice, and above all else, friendship. It began when he, a recent college graduate and a poor kid from a big family in the Midwest, was invited to join the revered writer on a sojourn to Africa. He would be handling her bags, but Maya didn't let that stop a friendship waiting to happen. Angelou was generous, challenging, and inspirational. Like a mother to him, she was selfless. Here Tavis Smiley shares his personal memories of Maya Angelou, of a decades-long friendship with one of history's most fascinating women, one who left as indelible an imprint on American culture as she did on him.

Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0307807592
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now written by Maya Angelou and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this bestselling spiritual classic. This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring. This is a book to be treasured, a book about being in all ways a woman, about living well, about the power of the word, and about the power of spirituality to move and shape your life. Passionate, lively, and lyrical, Maya Angelou’s latest unforgettable work offers a gem of truth on every page. Maya Angelou speaks out . . . On Faith: “I'm taken aback when people walk up to me and tell me they are Christians. My first response is the question 'Already?' It seems to me a lifelong endeavor to try to live the life of a Christian. It is in the search itself that one finds ecstasy.” On Racism: “It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color.” On Taking Time for Ourselves: “Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. A day away acts as a spring tonic. It can dispel rancor, transform indecision, and renew the spirit.” On Death and Grieving: “When I sense myself filling with rage at the absence of a beloved, I try as soon as possible to remember that my concerns should be focused on what I can learn from my departed love. What legacy was left which can help me in the art of living a good life?” On Style: “Style is as unique and nontransferable and perfectly personal as a fingerprint. It is wise to take the time to develop one's own way of being, increasing those things one does well and eliminating the elements in one's character which can hinder and diminish the good personality.”

Maya Angelou

Author : Jayne Pettit
Publisher : Puffin Books
ISBN 13 : 014038359X
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Maya Angelou written by Jayne Pettit and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Traces the journey of this Afro-American woman from childhood through her life as an entertainer, civil rights activist, writer, poet, and university professor."--

Maya Roads

Author : Mary Jo McConahay
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1569765480
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book Maya Roads written by Mary Jo McConahay and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McConahay draws upon her three decades of traveling and living in Central America's remote landscapes to create a fascinating chronicle of the people, politics, archaeology, and species of the Central American rainforest, the cradle of Maya civilization.Captivated by the magnificence and mystery of the jungle, the author brings to life the intense beauty, the fantastic locales, the ancient ruins, and the horrific violence. She witnesses archaeological discoveries, the transformation of the Lacandon people, the Zapatista indigenous uprising in Mexico, increased drug trafficking, and assists in the uncovering of a war crime. Over the decades, McConahay has witnessed great changes in the region, and this is a unique tale of a woman's adventure and the adaptation and resolve of a people--From publisher description.

The Journey of a Tzotzil-Maya Woman of Chiapas, Mexico

Author : Christine Eber
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292742487
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book The Journey of a Tzotzil-Maya Woman of Chiapas, Mexico written by Christine Eber and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most recent books about Chiapas, Mexico, focus on political conflicts and the indigenous movement for human rights at the macro level. None has explored those conflicts and struggles in-depth through an individual woman's life story. The Journey of a Tzotzil-Maya Woman of Chiapas, Mexico now offers that perspective in one woman's own words. Anthropologist Christine Eber met "Antonia" in 1986 and has followed her life's journey ever since. In this book, they recount Antonia's life story and also reflect on challenges and rewards they have experienced in working together, offering insight into the role of friendship in anthropological research, as well as into the transnational movement of solidarity with the indigenous people of Chiapas that began with the Zapatista uprising. Antonia was born in 1962 in San Pedro Chenalhó, a Tzotzil-Maya township in highland Chiapas. Her story begins with memories of childhood and progresses to young adulthood, when Antonia began working with women in her community to form weaving cooperatives while also becoming involved in the Word of God, the progressive Catholic movement known elsewhere as Liberation Theology. In 1994, as a wife and mother of six children, she joined a support base for the Zapatista Army of National Liberation. Recounting her experiences in these three interwoven movements, Antonia offers a vivid and nuanced picture of working for social justice while trying to remain true to her people's traditions.

All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307434788
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes written by Maya Angelou and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-02-24 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1962 the poet, musician, and performer Maya Angelou claimed another piece of her identity by moving to Ghana, joining a community of "Revolutionist Returnees" inspired by the promise of pan-Africanism. All God's Children Need Walking Shoes is her lyrical and acutely perceptive exploration of what it means to be an African American on the mother continent, where color no longer matters but where American-ness keeps asserting itself in ways both puzzling and heartbreaking. As it builds on the personal narrative of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Gather Together in My Name, this book confirms Maya Angelou’s stature as one of the most gifted autobiographers of our time.

Even the Stars Look Lonesome

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Random House Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 0375500316
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (755 download)

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Download or read book Even the Stars Look Lonesome written by Maya Angelou and published by Random House Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author shares her experiences with and wisdom about aging, sensuality and sexuality, rage and violence, Oprah Winfrey, Africa, and the home

Back to School

Author : Maya Ajmera
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1632897768
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book Back to School written by Maya Ajmera and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BACK TO SCHOOL invites young minds to sit in the front row and share the exciting experience of learning with kids just like themselves all over the world. Whether they take a school bus, a boat, or a rickshaw to get there, kids around the globe are going to school and growing smarter and more curious every day. Beautiful, joy-filled, color photographs of children studying, learning, exploring, and having fun from nation to nation, will inspire readers of all ages with the excitement of discovery and sharing new ideas.

The Bear in My Family

Author : Maya Tatsukawa
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 052555582X
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book The Bear in My Family written by Maya Tatsukawa and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overbearing older sibling can really be a bear, but the child in this understated, gently humorous story finds out that they can have their advantages, too. "I live with a bear," the story's young narrator declares. The bear is loud, messy, uncouth, and very strong (too strong!). For some reason, his parents treat the bear like family, despite his protests. Why can't they see? Then he runs into some bullies on the playground. When the bear ROOAARS with all her might and scares them away, he realizes that there are advantages to having a bear in the family. In a delightful twist, the narrator's older sister (the bear) appears, telling him that she is NOT a bear. But if she is, HE is too--because two bears are even better than one!

I Shall Not Be Moved

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0307802078
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book I Shall Not Be Moved written by Maya Angelou and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-08-17 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her first book of poetry since Why Don't You Sing? Maya Angelou, bestselling author of the classic autobiography I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, writes with lyric, passionate intensity that reaches out to touch the heart and mind. This memorable collection of poems exhibits Maya Angelou's unique gift for capturing the triumph and pain of being black and every man and woman's struggle to be free. Filled with bittersweet intimacies and ferocious courage, these poems are gems—many-faceted, bright with wisdom, radiant with life.

40-day Journey with Maya Angelou

Author : Henry F. French
Publisher : 40-Day Journey
ISBN 13 : 9780806657707
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book 40-day Journey with Maya Angelou written by Henry F. French and published by 40-Day Journey. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this slim volume, the legendary wisdom of this American poet, educator, historian, actress, director, and civil-rights activist is clearly evident in her own words. Editor Schaper has selected 40 inspiring passages for readers to ponder while taking a spiritual journey with Angelou.

Gather Together in My Name

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Virago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780349017105
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Gather Together in My Name written by Maya Angelou and published by Virago Press. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Essence Maya Angelou

Author : The Editors of ESSENCE
Publisher : Essence
ISBN 13 : 9781618931474
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (314 download)

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Download or read book Essence Maya Angelou written by The Editors of ESSENCE and published by Essence. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of the African American author, poet, and civil rights activist details her award-winning works and the legacy she left on the literary community.

The Heart of a Woman

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1588369242
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book The Heart of a Woman written by Maya Angelou and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya Angelou has fascinated, moved, and inspired countless readers with the first three volumes of her autobiography, one of the most remarkable personal narratives of our age. Now, in her fourth volume, The Heart of a Woman, her turbulent life breaks wide open with joy as the singer-dancer enters the razzle-dazzle of fabulous New York City. There, at the Harlem Writers Guild, her love for writing blazes anew. Her compassion and commitment lead her to respond to the fiery times by becoming the northern coordinator of Martin Luther King's history-making quest. A tempestuous, earthy woman, she promises her heart to one man only to have it stolen, virtually on her weding day, by a passionate African freedom fighter. Filled with unforgettable vignettes of famous characters, from Billie Holiday to Malcolm X, The Heart of a Woman sings with Maya Angelou's eloquent prose -- her fondest dreams, deepest disappointments, and her dramatically tender relationship with her rebellious teenage son. Vulnerable, humorous, tough, Maya speaks with an intimate awareness of the heart within all of us.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 030747772X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings written by Maya Angelou and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-07-21 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash.” At eight years old and back at her mother’s side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age—and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns that love for herself, the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors (“I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare”) will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned. Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity.”—James Baldwin From the Paperback edition.

Swimming with Maya

Author : Eleanor Vincent
Publisher : Capital Books
ISBN 13 : 9781931868341
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (683 download)

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Download or read book Swimming with Maya written by Eleanor Vincent and published by Capital Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I really do not know how to greet this man, so I simply extend my hand. He takes it and then pulls me into an embrace that lasts several long moments. As my head rests against his jacket I find myself weeping, and through that sound, I hear the steady beat of Maya's heart in his chest," writes Eleanor Vincent in this moving story about love, loss, and renewal. Maya, Eleanor's elder daughter, was a high-spirited and gifted young woman. At age nineteen, she mounted a horse bareback on a dare, and in a crushing cantilever fall, was left in a coma from which she never recovered. Eleanor's life was turned upside down as she struggled to make the painful decision about Maya's fate. Ultimately, Eleanor chose to donate Maya's organs. Maya's heart was given to a man with a young family who needed a new heart to live. As time went by, Eleanor contacted and struck up a friendship with the heart recipient family. Swimming with Maya is about the unique and complicated relationship between mothers and daughters. It also explores how through organ donation, a relationship can continue to exist beyond the grave, changing many lives. In vivid language, Eleanor Vincent illuminates how courage, radical generosity, and letting go can heal a devastating loss. Book jacket.

The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou

Author : Maya Angelou
Publisher : Virago Press
ISBN 13 : 9781844081707
Total Pages : 1184 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou written by Maya Angelou and published by Virago Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six celebrated and bestselling autobiographies are available in this one-volume edition. The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou traces the best and worst of the American experience in an achingly personal way. Angelou has chronicled her journey and inspired people of every generation and nationality to embrace life with commitment and passion.