angelou, maya

Examines the life and achievements of Maya Angelou, discussing her childhood, the abuse she suffered from her stepfather, and her love of reading which led to her success as a poet, memorist, actress,and speaker on behalf of civil rights.

Contains the six autobiographies that chronicle the life and career of acclaimed author, Maya Angelou, her childhood in Arkansas and birth of her son after World War Two, her involvement with the Civil Rights movement, and the beginning of her writing career.

The second volume of Maya Angelou's autobiography continues the story of her life after the years covered in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.".

An account of how Maya Angelou became an actress, a dancer, a TV producer, and a famous writer.

Describes the life and writing career of the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," as well as her victory over such obstacles as prejudice, poverty, and rape.

Autobiography covering the childhood of a woman who has been a professional dancer, actress, poet, journalist, and television producer.

Contains essays that provide thematic and structural analyses of some of African-American author Maya Angelou's best-known poems, features a selection of critical extracts, and includes brief biographical information.

Chronicles the life of African-American author Maya Angelou, describing her childhood in segregated Arkansas, her struggles to support herself and her son, her experiences in Ghana, her start as a writer, and her rise to fame; and includes a bibliography and annotated further reading list.

Looks at the life and work of African-American poet Maya Angelou, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her accomplishments as a writer.

In this third volume of her autobiography, Maya Angelou describes her life when she first entered show business and embarked on a European tour.