Maya Angelou A Glorious Celebration Author:Marcia Ann Gillespie, Rosa Johnson Butler, Richard A. Long Beautifully designed and featuring over 150 sepia portraits, family photographs, and letters from the life of one of the world?s most beloved and admired artists, this moving biography will appeal to all fans of the poet laureate, phenomenal bestselling author, and scribe for the people, Dr. Maya Angelou. — Maya Angelou?s memoirs, essay and poetr... more »y collections, and cookbooks have sold millions of copies. Now, MAYA ANGELOU: A GLORIOUS CELEBRATION offers an unusual and irresistible look at her life and her myriad interests and accomplishments. Created by the people who know her best?her longtime friends Marcia Ann Gillespie and Richard Long, and her niece Rosa Johnson Butler?it is part tribute, part scrapbook, capturing Angelou at home, at work, and in the public eye. Readers who have come to know and love Maya Angelou will be surprised and delighted by this personal, illustrated portrait of the renowned poet, author, playwright, and humanitarian.« less
The author captured the intregrity of Maya Angelou's life. The international influences were extensive and her many friends and family enriched her thinking. Her devotion to her son was a beautiful family image.