Maya Angelou: Poems : Just Give a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie/Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well/and Still I Rise/Shaker, Why Don't You Si [Turtleback]

Maya Angelou (Author)

Product Details

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• Publisher: Demco Media (April 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 060603854X
• ISBN-13: 978-0606038546
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,802,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ten stars., November 5, 1999

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This review is from: Maya Angelou: Poems (Paperback)

Some poets, many poets, are hard to understand, and are downright boring. I have several poets that I love, and Maya is one of them. Black, white, whatever. They should have made us read her in High School. If we had, I would have gotten into poetry much sooner. This book should get 10 stars.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book of Poetry, April 5, 2006

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This review is from: Maya Angelou: Poems (Paperback)

This fantastic book of verse and poetry is a must read. It's filled with golden nuggets. I keep a copy in my car for inspirational reading. One of the most moving poems is "Still I Rise." The words of this poem remind us that the spirit is capable of rising above all odds and obstacles. Allowing for normal reflection of our youth is "Harlem Hopscotch." One cannot help but reflect on the days of sidewalk games, acting cool, and getting to sing and to hop. The poem allows us to recall such fun days. Having intestinal fortitude is shown in "Just Like Job." It reminds us that even though life is a struggle, victory is there when we call upon God our creator. He hears our pleas and attends to our needs. This book is one of encouragement and motivation. As a result, it relaxes the soul. Also check "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul" with its new addition of Epulaeryu poems.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely magnificent, July 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Maya Angelou: Poems (Paperback)

i am 15 and have not yet finished this wonderful book, but i'm loving every minute of it so far. Still I Rise is by far my favorite. I never realized a single poem could hold such inspiration and strength. A book that should be read by everyone of all ages and colors. Many thanks to Maya Angelou for such lovely poems.