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I shall not be moved by maya angelou is a collection of fortyeight pages of poems. I know why the caged bird sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Mar 31, 2015 the complete poetry ebook written by maya angelou. Marvins first book, worlds tallest disaster sarabande books, 2001, won the. This memorable collection of poems exhibits maya angelou s unique gift for capturing the triumph and pain of being black and every man and womans struggle to be free. She was honored by flotus michelle obama, oprah, lee ann womack, and former potus bill clinton. The books title is also the refrain of our grandmothers, a moving history poem about the struggles of black women.
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