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See all 30 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gather together in my name by maya angelou paperback. Maya angelou gather together in my name 1993 paperback. Gather together in my name by maya angelou librarything. Marguerite her proper name knows that she has to find a job so she can support herself and her son. Maya angelou, gather together in my name despite the sarcastic remarks of northerners, who dont know the region read easterners, westerners, north easterners, north westerners, midwesterners, the south of the united states can be so impellingly beautiful that. Maya angelou, still in her teens, has given birth to a son. The maya angelou documentary will reflect on how the events of history, culture, and the arts shaped dr. The washington post gather together in my name continues maya angelous personal story, begun so unforgettably in i know why the caged bird sings. Born 4 april 1928, she lived and chronicled an extraordinary life. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration.

Publication date 1975 topics angelou, maya, authors, american, entertainers, african american authors publisher new york. This transition takes place from her later teen years through her mid twenties, focusing on her experiences as a mother, a creole cook, a madam, a tap dancer, a prostitute and a chauffeurette. The washington post gather together in my name continues maya angelou s personal story, begun so unforgettably in i know why the caged bird sings. In gather together in my name, maya angelou is still in her teens and has given birth to her son, guy. The book opens in the years following world war ii. Maya angelou gather together in my name paperbook ebay. Gather together in my name angelou, dr maya livres. A prolific writer and chronicler of her own life, angelou s bestknown works include her breakout 1969 memoir i know why the caged bird sings, and still i rise, gather together in my name and letter to my daughter. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Sep 02, 2010 gather together in my name ebook written by maya angelou. Maya angelou on why she wrote her book gather together in my name. It is the second book in angelous series of seven autobiographies. Gather together in my name 1974, the second of author maya angelou s seven. Written nearly three decades after the period it portrays, the autobiography is a.

Maya s reasoning for running a prostitution house was to make money for her and her son, however. Gather together in my name by angelou, maya book the fast free shipping. This is a sequel to mayas first book i know why the birds caged ill advice that you. In gather together in my name, angelou appears to be aimless, drifting through the late teenage years of her life. In this second volume of her poignant autobiographical series, maya angelou powerfully captures. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Maya angelous volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and. The time is the end of world war ii and there is a sense of optimism everywhere. The time that this book takes place is at the end of world war 2. A curiously heartening story in which decency, honor, truth, love do exist, imperfectly, fractionally and flickeringly, not in some platonic realm of the ideal, but in the. Gather together in my name the religious overtones guide the reader into a false sense of security before the late, great dr. These autobiographies by maya angelou are the best definition of a pageturner in my book. Summary on gather together in your name by maya angelou. April 4, 1928 may 28, 2014 was an american poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. Gather together in my name ebook by dr maya angelou. Her second book, gather together in my name, centers on angelou and her brothers move away from their grandmother. Gather together in my name, book by maya angelou paperback. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors.

Maya angelou a global icon, acclaimed american poet, activist, and autobiographer maya angelou is widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the twentiethcentury. Told with beauty and grace, maya angelous autobiographical work gather together in my name soars and sings. Angelou, still known as marguerite, or rita, has just given birth to her son, clyde, and is living with her mother and stepfather in san. Her closest family member and friend growing up was her older brother bailey. Maya angelou s prose game is ahmazing and i believe its the poet in her that forces such a beautiful choice of words. Angelous life and how she, in turn, helped shape our own worldview through her autobiographical literature and activism. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read gather together in my name. Jul 01, 2008 dr maya angelou was one of the worlds most important writers and activists. This is a continuation of maya angelous personal story.

In gather together in my name maya angelou continues her stunning autobiography. Gather together in my name by lucy straughan on prezi. Angelous stature as a writer, a woman, a black, grows, walks tall. Gather together in my name by maya angelou book club. Gather together in my name paperback may 1985 by dr maya angelou author 4. Some brief overview of this book gather together in my name continues maya angelou s personal story, begun so unforgettably in i know why the caged bird sings. Gather together in my name is a good book, altho not caged bird. Maya angelous volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Description of the book gather together in my name. Maya angelou tries to find a place in the world that will except her and her son.

Frankly, i have nothing negative to say about it, except that i did not want the book to end. Dec 04, 20 incredible poet and author, maya angelou has led an extraordinary life, which she has beautifully documented in her series of works that includes i know why the caged bird sings and gather together in my name. A celebration of the power of story to transform and heal. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders.

Maya angelou was an american poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. Gather together in my name download ebook pdf, epub. Boys seem to think that girls hold the keys to all happiness, because the female is supposed to have the right of consent andor dissent. Gather together in my name by maya angelou books hachette. Maya angelou s volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Gather together in my name by maya angelou waterstones. Maya angelou books list of books by author maya angelou. Gather together in my name by maya angelou goodreads. Read gather together in my name by dr maya angelou available from rakuten kobo. When maya was three years old, she went to live with her grandmother in stamps, arkansas. Gather together in my name is a work of autobiography by maya angelou. Maya angelou has been one of the most significant voices in american literature, poetry, film and stage, and civil rights in the 20th and 21st.

This brief little glimpse into the life of a very young woman between the ages of seventeen and twenty this twinkle of an eye to keep up with the religious tone is hell on. Buy gather together in my name by maya angelou isbn. Emma watson leaves free copies of maya angelou book on tube. Prostitution is a very controversial issue throughout the autobiography. The book begins immediately following the events described in i know why the caged bird sings, and follows angelou, called rita, from the ages of 17 to 19. May 11, 2012 this film covers the howard university english departments 2005 hearts day conference. Gather together in my name continues maya angelou s personal story, begun so unforgettably in i know why the caged bird sings. It picks up the story of her life after i know why the caged bird sings and begins when she is 17 years old and the mother of her son, guy.

Gather together in my name by maya angelou paperback book. Written three years after caged bird, the book depicts a single mothers slide down. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, passionate and mellow, she fills the pages with both wisdom and wonder as she brings us along in her struggle and dance through life. This brief little glimpse into the life of a very young woman between the ages of seventeen and twenty this twinkle of an eye to keep up with the religious tone is hell on earth for this young woman. Gather together in my name 1974 angelous followup to a caged bird, this memoir covers her life as an unemployed teenage mother in california, when she turned to narcotics and prostitution. Maya angelou gather together in my name 1993 paperback ebay. Gather together in my name by maya angelou books on. Jul 26, 2014 maya angelou, gather together in my name, and prostitution july 26, 2014 uncategorized kwetoday so the young person thinks, my goodness i must be the lowest thing in the world, because not only do i do that, but i want to do it. For those who have read caged bird and i would strongly recommend reading it before gather. Apr 21, 2009 gather together in my name is off the hook. Buy gather together in my name by maya angelou from waterstones today. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.

In fact, as the story of a young woman confused and without direction, the book might be more appropriately titled gather together in my names. Gather together in my name 1974 is a memoir by american writer and poet maya angelou. Maya s decision to run a prostitution house and then later be one is a decision that is not agreed with. She hardly seems fit to be a conventional hero or role model in this tale. Gather together in my name ebook written by maya angelou.

Apr 21, 2009 gather together in my name continues maya angelous personal story, begun so unforgettably in i know why the caged bird sings. This time is a time of new beginnings, especially for black people. Gather together in my name free pdf, chm, epub, txt. First edition points and criteria for gather together in my name year published. Gather together in my name by maya angelou unknown binding january 1, 1993 4. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. Maya angelou was born marguerite annie johnson on april 4, 1928 in st. Told with beauty and grace, maya angelou s autobiographical work gather together in my name soars and sings. Gather together in my name by maya angelou books library. It is the second book in angelou s series of seven autobiographies. Apr 21, 2009 the washington post gather together in my name continues maya angelou s personal story, begun so unforgettably in i know why the caged bird sings.

Gather together in my name by maya angelou, paperback. Maya angelou, gather together in my name, and prostitution. The second in a series of autobiographies by maya angelou, gather together in my name covers a shorter time frame only about two years, but so much happened to her during that time than i know why the caged bird sings. As marguerite, rita, reet, maya, my, sister, sugar. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of gather together in my name by maya angelou. A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman barack obamamaya angelou s volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Filled with remarkable highs, angelous experiences also contain its share of devastating lows. Gather together in my name by maya angelou first edition points. Ive heard older men reflect on their youth, and an edge of hostile envy drags across their voices as they conjure up the girls who whetted but didnt satisfy their sexual appetites.

Gather together in my name by maya angelou, 9781844085026, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book read like riding a rollercoaster in a car made up of a warm luxurious calgontakemeaway bath. A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman barack obama maya angelou. Gather together in my name continues maya angelous personal story, begun so unforgettably in i know why the caged bird sings. Click download or read online button to get gather together in my name book now. Gather together in my name in this second volume of her poignant autobiographical series, maya angelou powerfully captures the struggles and triumphs of her passionate life with dignity, wisdom, humor, and humanity. Library of congress cataloging in publication data angelou, maya.