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What Maya Angelou Says
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Series: Words of Wisdom
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What Maya Angelou Says is a collection of the beloved American icon’s most uplifting quotes. Maya Angelou’s life is a rich and remarkable one; using her voice to overcome prejudice and difficulty, the poet and activist has inspired generations to live boldly and change the world...
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Description
What Maya Angelou Says is a collection of the beloved American icon’s most uplifting quotes.
Maya Angelou’s life is a rich and remarkable one; using her voice to overcome prejudice and difficulty, the poet and activist has inspired generations to live boldly and change the world for better.
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
“It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.”
“If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781784887544
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK)
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books (UK)
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 118.0mm
Height: 139.0mm
Weight: 174g
Pages: 96
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Biography & Memoir
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