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    The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration
    The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration
    The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration
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    The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration

    By Frank Johnson

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    Although best known as a prolific poet and author, Maya Angelou was a woman of many talents, also including acting, dancing and singing. She was also renowned for her wisdom and her outspokenness on topics of social and racial equality.

    Angelou’s was one of those rare voices of a generation that managed to elicit tangible and positive change, overcoming the challenges of racism and inequality with her unique talent for writing and expressing her ideas.

    This book brings together some of Angelou’s most interesting and inspiring thoughts on a variety of topics.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBen Berger
    Release dateNov 17, 2014
    ISBN9781310117787
    The Very Best of Maya Angelou: The Voice of Inspiration
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    Frank Johnson

    Here, the author is an anthologized poet who taught at both elementary and college levels. Now retired, he has focused on writing stories for children, which has been a lifelong interest. He has earned a BS degree from St. Paul’s College in elementary education and his MA and EdD degrees from Columbia University. When the author writes about childhood experiences, he writes with insight and passion gained from working closely with youngsters and listening to their desires and interests.

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      The Very Best of Maya Angelou - Frank Johnson

      THE VERY BEST OF MAYA ANGELOU

      THE VOICE OF INSPIRATION

      FRANK JOHNSON

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2014 Frank Johnson

      CONTENTS

      Introduction

      About herself and her Family

      About Love

      Equality

      General Thoughts & Opinions

      God & Religion

      History

      People

      Philosophy

      Thought Provoking Words of Wisdom

      INTRODUCTION

      Although best known as a prolific poet and author, Maya Angelou was a woman of many talents, also including acting, dancing and singing. She was also renowned for her wisdom and her outspokenness on topics of social and racial equality.

      Having been a notable activist in the Civil Rights movement in America, Angelou was very active on the lecture circuit, making several appearances a week, continuing well into her eighties. She has been a voice of inspiration for many around the world, known for her honesty, bluntness and courage.

      Though sometimes criticised for her unorthodox style, Maya Angelou won many awards for her writing and unique recitals (the most notable of which possibly being Bill Clinton’s presidential inauguration). She was also awarded more than fifty honorary degrees during her lifetime.

      Angelou’s was one of those rare voices of a generation that managed to elicit tangible and positive change, overcoming the challenges of racism and inequality with her unique talent for writing and expressing her ideas.

      This book brings together some of Angelou’s most interesting and inspiring thoughts on a variety of topics.

      ABOUT HERSELF AND HER FAMILY

      I know that I'm not the easiest person to live with. The challenge I put on myself is so great that the person I live with feels himself challenged. I bring a lot to bear, and I don't know how not to.

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      I don't know how much longer I'll be around. I'll probably be writing when the Lord says, 'Maya, Maya Angelou, it's time.'

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      "I liked to write from the time I was about 12 or 13. I loved to read. And since I only spoke to my brother, I would write down my thoughts. And I think I wrote some of the worst

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