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Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.
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Holy Bible
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Esv - 2007-11-29 (first published in 2001)
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Looking for a Bible that is perfect for commemorating important milestones in life? The ESV Gift and Award Bible is a great choice. With its gold-stained edges, rounded corners, and two stylish color choices, this Bible is sure to be cherished for years to come. Its features include introductions to each book, 7-point type with the words of Christ in red, and a double-column paragraph format. The English Standard Version is known for its word-for-word accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning, making it a great resource for personal reading, private devotions, and teaching. Trustworthy and developed by over 100 leading Bible scholars and teachers, this Bible is truly a treasure for life.
Maya Angelou
2013-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
I love the melodies in the Old Testament, how preachers highlight them when they read from the Scripture. But I was influenced forever by the New Testament. I love the Beatitudes, informing us that the meek shall inherit the earth.      source
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Look Homeward, Angel
Thomas Wolfe - 2006-10-10 (first published in 1929)
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Experience the journey of Eugene Gant, a character believed to be a depiction of the author himself, in the highly autobiographical American Bildungsroman, Look Homeward, Angel. Follow Gant from birth to the age of 19 in the fictional town of Altamont, Catawba, a fictionalization of Asheville, North Carolina. This coming-of-age novel is Thomas Wolfe's first and remains a timeless classic.
Maya Angelou
2013-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
I've read everything Thomas Wolfe ever wrote; my brother and I memorized whole chapters of You Can't Go Home Again and Look Homeward, Angel. It's hard to select just one of Wolfe's books, but his story of a man who leaves his North Carolina town to seek a better life was probably the most important to me.      source
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A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens - 2003-01-01 (first published in 1859)
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Experience the French Revolution through the eyes of several characters in this literary classic. Set in London and Paris, the novel depicts the struggle of the French peasantry against the oppressive aristocracy and the brutality demonstrated towards the former aristocrats in the early years of the revolution. With over 200 million copies sold, this historical masterpiece is a must-read for lovers of classic literature.
Maya Angelou
2013-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Early on, I was so impressed with Charles Dickens. I grew up in the South, in a little village in Arkansas, and the whites in my town were really mean, and rude. Dickens, I could tell, wouldn't be a man who would curse me out and talk to me rudely.      source
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Little Women
Louisa May Alcott - 2004-04-06 (first published in 1868)
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Four unique sisters rely on each other during their father's absence in this heartwarming story. From putting on plays to forming secret societies, they face life's ups and downs with the one question always on their minds: will Father make it home safely from war?
Maya Angelou
When I read Alcott, I knew that these girls she was talking about were all white. But they were nice girls and I understood them. I felt like I was almost there with them in their living room and their kitchen.      source