Angelou, Maya 1928-2014 creator text biography nyu New York Random House 2008 monographic eng DLC

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xii, 166 p. ; 22 cm. 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. Whether she is recalling such lost friends as Coretta Scott King and Ossie Davis, extolling honesty, decrying vulgarity, explaining why becoming a Christian is a "lifelong endeavor," or simply singing the praises of a meal of red rice--Maya Angelou writes from the heart to millions of women she considers her extended family. Home -- Philanthropy -- Revelations -- Giving birth -- Accident, coincident, or answered prayer -- To tell the truth -- Vulgarity -- Violence -- Mother's long view Morocco -- Porgy and Bess -- Bob & Decca -- Celia Cruz -- Fannie Lou Hamer -- Senegal -- The eternal silver screen -- In self-defense -- Mrs. Coretta Scott King -- Condolences -- In the valley of humility -- National spirit -- Reclaiming Southern roots -- Surviving -- Salute to older lovers -- Commencement address -- Poetry -- Mt. Zion -- Keep the faith. Maya Angelou. eng Angelou, Maya Authors, American Homes and haunts New York (State) New York African American authors Biography Authors, American 20th century Biography PS 3551 A584l 2008 818 9781400066124 (acid-free paper) 9780812980035 (pbk. : acid-free paper) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0822/2008028843.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0822/2008028843.html DLC 080702 20250630120641.0 128772