Gather Together In My Name
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Gather Together In My Name
For Virago's 50th anniversary, we are reissuing the second title in Maya Angelou's bestselling autobiography series in a new look to celebrate its induction to the Virago Modern Classics list.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionGather Together In My Name is an unflinchingly honest exploration of a woman’s search for independence and meaning after the birth of her son. Maya Angelou’s deeply personal account reveals her tenacity in the face of racism, poverty, and societal expectations. Through her powerful prose, she conveys the trials and small victories that are part of her journey, all the while maintaining a sense of humour and humanity that transforms her story into a universal testament of hope and resilience.
Maya Angelou's seven volumes of autobiography stand as a testament to her remarkable talents and indomitable spirit. Despite experiencing discrimination and extreme hardship, Angelou's narrative is marked by moments of triumph, joy, and profound celebration. She brings to life the complexities of her experiences with unparalleled dignity and wisdom.
‘A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman’ - Barack Obama
Maya Angelou's storytelling is lauded for its grace and power. The impact of her work resonates beyond her words, offering inspiration and comfort to readers around the globe.
‘She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence, and a fierce grace... She will always be the rainbow in my clouds’ - Oprah Winfrey
‘She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was generous to a fault. She had nineteen talents - used ten. And was a real original. There is no duplicate’ - Toni Morrison
Experience Angelou’s raw and captivating narrative in Gather Together In My Name and witness the extraordinary story of a woman who shaped history with her unyielding strength and boundless spirit.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780349017105
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 April 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Virago Press Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Maya Angelou was one of the world's most important writers and activists. Born 4 April 1928, she lived and chronicled an extraordinary life: rising from poverty, violence and racism, she became a renowned author, memoirist, poet, playwright, civil rights' activist - working with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. She wrote and performed a poem, 'On the Pulse of Morning', for President Clinton on his inauguration. She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama and was honoured by more than seventy universities throughout the world.
She first thrilled the world with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969). This was followed by six volumes of autobiography, the seventh and final volume, Mom & Me & Mom, published in 2013. She wrote three collections of essays; many volumes of poetry, including His Day is Done, a tribute to Nelson Mandela; and two cookbooks. She had a lifetime appointment as Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University of North Carolina. She died in 2014.Also by Dr Maya Angelou
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