Dr Maya Angelou
Mom and Me and Mom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844089154
- author:
- Dr Maya Angelou
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In the early twentieth century, being born black or female in America was a challenging experience. This poignant memoir tells the story of Vivian Baxter Johnson, a remarkable woman who defied conventions and forged her own path. Maya Angelou shares the intimate and emotional story of her own family, revealing the complex emotions she experienced long after being sent away from her mother. Through this powerful and personal account, Angelou sheds light on the experiences of a remarkable woman who was both a trailblazer and a survivor. With unflinching honesty, she explores the complexities of family, identity, and belonging. This book offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the life of Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated voices in American literature.