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Celebrations

Rituals of Peace and Prayer

by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
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Grace, dignity, and eloquence have long been hallmarks of Maya Angelou’s poetry. Her measured verses have stirred our souls, energized our minds, and healed our hearts. Whether offering hope in the darkest of nights or expressing sincere joy at the extraordinariness of the everyday, Maya Angelou has served as our common voice.
Celebrations is a collection of timely and timeless poems that are an integral part of the global fabric. Several works have become nearly as iconic as Angelou herself: the inspiring “On the Pulse of Morning,” read at President William Jefferson Clinton’s 1993 inauguration; the heartening “Amazing Peace,” presented at the 2005 lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House; “A Brave and Startling Truth,” which marked the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations; and “Mother,” which beautifully honors the first woman in our lives. Angelou writes of celebrations public and private, a bar mitzvah wish to her nephew, a birthday greeting to Oprah Winfrey, and a memorial tribute to the late Luther Vandross and Barry White.
More than a writer, Angelou is a chronicler of history, an advocate for peace, and a champion for the planet, as well as a patriot, a mentor, and a friend. To be shared and cherished, the wisdom and poetry of Maya Angelou proves there is always cause for celebration.

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  • Release date

    October 24, 2006

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      • ISBN: 9780739349175
      • File size: 20609 KB
      • Duration: 00:42:56

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Maya Angelou's poetry has been a vibrant presence in America for many years and has been brought into the spotlight on occasions such as President Bill Clinton's inauguration. In this collection of poems, including that inaugural offering, "On the Pulse of the Morning," the selections are united by the common theme of celebration rituals, both public and private. These are poems that are meant to be read aloud, and who better than the author? In Angelou's distinctive voice, this short presentation draws on the author's fortitude and joy, and on her feeling of inherent hope at being able to reach out to the world and the diverse humans who share it. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

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