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1 online resource (viii, 214 pages) |
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| Summary |
Tavis Smiley recounts the story of his friendship with Maya Angelou Smiley stumbled into a relationship with her that shaped his future and affected the man he became. Like a mother to him, she was generous, challenging, and inspirational--as she was to so many. Here he shares his portrait of Angelou--a highly complex individual who left an indelible imprint on American culture. |
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A notable PBS and Public Radio International host recounts the story of his friendship with Maya Angelou, who took on the role of teacher and maternal figure to him after their initial meeting in 1986, when he was a recent college graduate. |
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Requires Boundless App. |
| Subject |
Angelou, Maya.
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Smiley, Tavis, 1964- -- Friends and associates.
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Angelou, Maya. |
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Smiley, Tavis, 1964- |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Subject |
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography.
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African American women authors -- Biography.
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African American women authors. |
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Authors, American. |
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Friendship. |
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Electronic books. |
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Biography.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Ritz, David, author.
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| Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Smiley, Tavis, 1964- My journey with Maya New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2015 9780316341752 (NjBwBT)bl2015010010 (OCoLC)890626002 |
| ISBN |
9780316341745 : $72.00 |
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0316341746 : $72.00 |
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