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Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 29 May 19

Today’s quote is by one of my favorite poets, and autobiographers, the late Maya Angelou it’s such a simple quote but it holds such meaning! “There is no greater agony Than baring an untold story i Inside you.” Maya...

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Quote #6 Any Book

Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 22 May 19

I have chosen a quote by Maya Angelou for today’s quote, a quote that appropriately has to deal with reading. “Any book that helps A child to form A habit of reading To make reading One of his deep And continuing needs Is good...

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#4. U. S. States

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 16 Dec 17

The first European settlers of Arkansas were French. They established a colony there in 1686. Then in 1803, that area was acquired by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Arkansas has the only active diamond...

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Mom and Me and Mom Maya Angelou

maezee @maezee (41985) • United States 19 Nov 17

How am I such an avid readee but have never picked up a Maya Angelou book until this one? While not her ever famous I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, this is a memoir of her life and her slightly estranged relationship with her...

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Change Your Attitude

Samantha Barrick @snb7090 (62) • United States 11 Apr 17

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou This is one of my all-time favorite quotes. How do you think you can use this advice to better your life? I use it to do...

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DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE WRITER?

GreatMartin @GreatMartin (23670) • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 17 Feb 16

It is very difficult for me to list one writer as my favorite as the list is endless ranging from Rita Mae Brown to Larry Kramer to John Rechy, Tennessee Williams and the list goes on. Definitely on the list--and high on it--is...

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Who Told You to Tell Me What to Read?

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 17 Aug 15

At one time female writers were not allowed to publish books. They hid the fact that they were women by using a pen name. After a while, people realized that was silly and women were permitted to use their real names as the...

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Wonderful thinking on growing older, how true?

Professor2010 @Professor2010 (20156) • India 30 Aug 10

Friends, in April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting. Regarding body changes, she said...

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letter to my daughter...

britt_200 @britt_200 (1226) • United States 11 Jan 09

im a senior in high school and im about to graduate...my mom and i were watching oprah one afternoon and saw a book by maya angelou called letter to my daughter. it seemed so interesting...so for christmas my mom bought it for me,...

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Why does the caged bird sing?

tikiselene @tikiselene (129) • United States 31 Jul 08

What do you think about I KNow Why the Caged Bird Sings? I remember reading it and it hitting me. Have you ever felt like a caged bird? Would you sing? Do you think it is important to make the best out of whatever circumstances...

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I thought it was fitting...

devilsangel @devilsangel (1817) • United States 22 Feb 08

So I was surfing through discussions and came across one by a friend about poetry and Maya Angelou. It got me to thinking about one of her poems and recent events with a few friends of mine. I started thinking about all the stuff...

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Just What Should A Woman Have??

34momma @34momma (13882) • United States 11 Jan 08

enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to... A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to...

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what ever woman should have

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Inspiring Words From Maya Angelou

maddysmommy @maddysmommy (16230) • United States 8 Oct 07

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were...

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A woman should have... Every woman should know...

makingpots @makingpots (11915) • United States 10 Jul 07

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to... A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her...

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What is your best advice? Here's Maya's advice...

magnet @magnet (2087) • United States 4 May 07

MAYA ANGELOU'S BEST EVER A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .... enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own even if she never wants to or needs to... A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .... something perfect to wear if...

Will you be celebrating your class reunion this year?

magnet @magnet (2087) • United States 4 May 07

I will be celebrating my 10 year class reunion at Bennett College from May 3-6th 2007. I am excited to be able to see Maya Angelou speak at the graduation tomorrow and see my friends that I graduated with.

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Maya Angelou's Best Poem Ever ~ A WOMAN SHOULD....

MySpot @MySpot (2600) • United States 14 Apr 07

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... one old love she can imagine going back to... and one who reminds her how far she has come... enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own even if she never wants to or...

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I Love Maya Angelou!!

purposedriven @purposedriven (842) • United States 9 Jan 07

A truly intelligent and diverse woman, as she is a playwright, author, actress, poet, and so much more. Through her insights, I am inspired...through her words I am motivated. I fell in love with her work when I received the poem...

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African American Poets

loreliloalyn @loreliloalyn (11) • United States 19 Oct 06

While the works of Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou are well renowned by the general population, there are many other stunning African American poets who have contributed to literature without so much fan fare. Perhaps my...

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