A Brave and Startling Truth [Hardcover]

Maya Angelou (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 19, 1995

First read by Maya Angelou at the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, this wise and moving poem will inspire readers with its memorable message of hope for humanity.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Celebrating the common humanity "we, this people, on a small and lonely planet" share, Angelou read this poem at the June 26 ceremonies in San Francisco to commemorate the signing of the U.N. Charter.
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First read by Maya Angelou at the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, this wise and moving poem will inspire readers with its memorable message of hope for humanity.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 1 edition (September 19, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679449043
• ISBN-13: 978-0679449041
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,385,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maya Angelou has been waitress, singer, actress, dancer, activist, filmmaker, writer and mother. As well as her autobiography she has written several volumes of poetry, including 'On the Pulse of the Morning' for the inauguration of President Clinton. She now has a life-time appointment as Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and revealing, March 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Brave and Startling Truth (Hardcover)

Maya Angelou's works are compelling as well as they are truthful. This book releases many untold stories of slavery in the old South, and the Africans' strife to overcome racism. I love this book and strongly recommend it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maya's vision, June 28, 2001

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This review is from: A Brave and Startling Truth (Hardcover)

"A Brave and Startling Truth," by Maya Angelou, is a short but powerful book. The book contains the text of a poem which, according to the book cover, was read by Angelou to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.

This is a humanistic poem in the tradition of Walt Whitman and Pablo Neruda. In her straightforward poetic voice, Angelou articulates a global vision of the frailties and strengths of humanity, and expresses her hope for peace. This small book would make a good gift.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a very good book, April 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Brave and Startling Truth (Hardcover)

On Sunday April 12,2002 I saw and heard Dr. Maya Angelou speak. She is an exceptionally well speaker. I loved being able to hear her read her works out loud. Her poem A Brave and Startling Truth is very well written becuase it is written about these times.