To think that someone who has been through so much in life can be so positive that she inspired people across the globe, not only as long as she lived but now even after she's passed away. Truly a phenomenal woman!
Really, what a wonderfully thought - provoking poem have we read together, Class XI! I hope you've been prodded to read more about Dr. Maya Angelou after reading it.Here, for you is the poem recited by none other than the poet herself. Listen and enjoy!
To understand the kind of person she was - even just a bit you must listen to what she has to say about humane qualities that exist in all of us. 'I am a Human Being!' She reaffirms.
If you want to take a walk through her life, listening to what she has spoken to millions the world over about, watch this documentary that speaks volumes about her-
If you would like to know a little more about her, here's a film that takes you back in time.
Do listen to these and let us share in class what more you have found out about Maya Angelou . What did you find fascinating about her life and her work?
You can read a lot about her - there's a host of material all over the internet. This particular article- http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/readers/2014/06/04/maya-angelou-phenomenal-woman-indeed/9950061/ was written when she passed away last year.
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