Book description
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. Celebrations is a collection of timely
and timeless poems: the inspiring 'On the Pulse of Morning', read at
President William Jefferson Clinton's 1993 inauguration; the heartening
'Amazing Peace'; 'A Brave and Startling Truth', which marked the
fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations; and 'Mother', which
beautifully honours the first woman in our lives. Angelou writes of
celebrations public and private. 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.
In addition to her autobiography, Maya Angelou has written several
volumes of poetry, including On the Pulse of the Morning for the
inauguration of President Clinton. She has a life-time appointment as
Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University.
