New york times bestsellerthe story of maya angelou. Her mother, vivian baxter, was not around during her early childhood. The main characters of this non fiction, autobiography story are maya angelou. I use the word love, not meaning sentimentality, but a condition so strong that it may be that which holds the stars in their heavenly positions and that which causes the blood to flow orderly in our veins. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 201 pages and is available in hardcover format. The book is an inspiring and touching story of growth and healing, of life lessons learned, and the profound power of love and connection.
It is touching that only then is angelou ready to tell her mother the truth. The story of maya angelous extraordinary life has been chronicled in her multiple bestselling autobiographies. Many years later, i heard them often, when my father, bailey johnson sr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He hasnt had the public profile that his mother did, but his moving eulogy to his mom was a highlight of her homegoing celebration. Mom and me and mom maya angelou elif the reader book. For the first time, angelou reveals the triumphs and struggles of being the daughter of vivian baxter, an indomitable spirit whose petite. The book was published shortly before mothers day and angelous 85th birthday. Angelous mom was an unusual character to say the least. I use the word love, not meaning sentimentality, but a condition so strong that it may b. Vivian baxter is, in short, also a large dramatic presence in this book, and angelou matches that spirit, recounting. The book ends with her mother s death of lung cancer. Her classic i know why the caged bird sings details how she was. For the first time, angelou reveals the triumphs and struggles of.
The first edition of the novel was published in april 2nd 20, and was written by maya angelou. The world knows her as a poet, but at the heart of her, she was a teacher, oprah said of angelou. Baxter was a woman who knocked down doors, both literal and figurative, whether. Maya angelou books the best maya angelou books and poems. It focuses, for the first time in her books, on angelous relationship with her mother, vivian baxter. Vivian baxter is a beautiful character and it was wonderful reading about her. Her father had stowed away on a banana boat and landed in florida. But now, at last, the legendary author shares the deepest personal story. The book explains baxters behavior, especially baxters. Unfortunately, this is a slight, anecdotal and badly edited. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Maya angelou never disappoints when she writes a book. Maya angelou has shared details of her extraordinary life in her many bestselling autobiographies, including i know why the caged bird sings.
If any resentments linger between these lines, if lives are partially revealed without all the bitter details exposed, well, that is part of angelou s forgiving design. Maya angelou author maya angelou was raised in stamps, arkansas. In a new memoir, maya angelou recalls how a lady became mom listen 11. The story of maya angelou s extraordinary life has been chronicled in her multiple bestselling autobiographies. They all touched me me in varied ways and allowed to connect with special relationships in my life. Johnson wants the world to know about his mothers new book rainbow in the cloud the wisdom and spirit of maya angelou is out now. Their eventual reunion began a story that has never before been told. Angelous social and emotional development had changed dramatically when she and her brother were reunited with their mother ten years later. You are always welcome to be part of the conversation, give us a call, 8004338850.
I read this book in one sitting so captivated i wa. In addition to her bestselling autobiographies, including i know why the caged bird sings and the heart of a woman, she wrote numerous volumes of poetry, among them phenomenal wom. Unfortunately, this is a slight, anecdotal and badly edited book. New york times bestseller a moving memoir about the legendary authors relationship with her own mother. Mom and me and mom maya angelou, 20 random house 224 pp. When maya was three she was sent to stamps arkansas with her then five year old brother bailey. Buy mom and me and mom 1st edition by angelou, dr maya isbn. Angelou s mom was an unusual character to say the least. Mom and me and mom maya angelou download free ebook. During a 50year career that culminated in three grammys, one presidential medal of freedom, a pulitzer nomination, and 36 books, maya angelou never failed to use the power of her skilled words to candidly reflect on the sorrows and celebrations of the human experience.
Angelou had to loosen her armor and reconnect with her mother, whom she called lady. Angelou s social and emotional development had changed dramatically when she and her brother were reunited with their mother ten years later. If any resentments linger between these lines, if lives are partially revealed without all the bitter details exposed, well, that is part of angelous forgiving design. As an account of reconciliation, this little book is just revealing enough, and pretty irresistible. Mom and me and mom is a book devoted to her mother vivian baxter. Maya angelou has lived a life so expansive and extraordinary that, even after seven autobiographies, she still has more stories to tell.
Mar 06, 2014 buy mom and me and mom by dr maya angelou isbn. N464z46 2012 8185409dc23 2012022257 b all photographs courtesy of maya angelou, except those on this page, this page, this page, and this page, which are courtesy of eugene. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mar 30, 20 there is violence in maya angelous new book. Mayas angelous son guy johnson talks new book and his. But, with someone as famous as maya angelou, it is interesting to see how that relationship shaped her life and her writing. For the first time, maya angelou reveals the triumphs and struggles of being the daughter of vivian baxter, an indomitable spirit who was absent during much of angelou s early life. Angelous highly acclaimed autobiography, i know why the. New york times bestsellerthe story of maya angelou s extraordinary life has been chronicled in her multiple bestselling autobiographies. The story is also relevant to the sixty and me community. Mom and me and mom angelou book club recommendations. But the pivot of the book is her motherfirst called lady, then mother and finally momwho sent angelou and her brother to live with their grandmother when angelou was 3. By the time her older brother was capable of getting into serious trouble as an independentminded black man in the american south, they were shipped back to their mother. Even after angelou had a child at the age of just 17, her mother pushed her ahead.
Angelou treats her own story with little fanfare but lauds her mother for the trailblazing choices she made. She tells the story of vivian baxter johnson, the first black woman officer in the merchant marines, who for. In a new memoir, maya angelou recalls how a lady became mom. She may affect me with her every other book, but i am sure this book will always have an important place in my heart. Maya angelou had published six volumes of autobiography, so readers may consider themselves familiar with the writers life.