Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Annie Johnson) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, and several books of poetry, and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young adult, including fry cook, prostitute, nightclub dancer and performer, cast...
The Heart of a Woman
The Heart of a Woman
Synopsis
Maya Angelou's autobiography continues with this volume, detailing her vibrant life in New York City as a singer and dancer. She rediscovers her passion for writing and becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement, coordinating Martin Luther King Jr.'s quest. Amidst personal joys and heartbreaks, including a stolen love on her wedding day, she navigates a tempestuous relationship with her son and encounters famous figures of the era.
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Maya AngelouProtagonist
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Supporting
Billie HolidayCameo
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Edition
The Heart of a WomanPaperback, July
272 pages
Bantam BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97805532468965 editions available
