{"product_id":"maya-angelou-autobiography-5-books-collection-set-paperback","title":"Maya Angelou's Autobiography Collection 5 Books Set - Memoir \u0026 Civil Rights - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAll God's Children Need Travelling Shoes\u003cbr\u003e\nA Song Flung Up to Heaven\u003cbr\u003e\nMom and Me and Mom\u003cbr\u003e\nGather Together in My Name\u003cbr\u003e\nSingin' \u0026amp; Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Virago\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: Maya Angelou's Autobiography\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult \/ General Readership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book paperback collection brings together some of Maya Angelou's most celebrated autobiographical volumes, tracing her extraordinary journey from young motherhood in America to the heart of the Civil Rights movement and her complex relationship with her own mother. Published by Virago, these editions capture Angelou's lyrical, unflinching voice as she reflects on identity, resilience, family and social change. A brand-new set for memoir lovers, students of American history, and anyone building a meaningful non-fiction library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach volume marks a distinct chapter in Angelou's life. In \u003cem\u003eAll God's Children Need Travelling Shoes\u003c\/em\u003e, Angelou emigrates to Ghana and confronts what it means to search for home as a Black woman between two continents. \u003cem\u003eA Song Flung Up to Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e places her at the centre of 1964 America, working alongside Malcolm X and Martin Luther King as the Civil Rights movement gathers pace. \u003cem\u003eMom and Me and Mom\u003c\/em\u003e turns inward, offering a tender and sometimes painful exploration of Angelou's relationship with her own mother and the long road toward reconciliation. \u003cem\u003eGather Together in My Name\u003c\/em\u003e, the sequel to her landmark \u003cem\u003eI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings\u003c\/em\u003e, follows a young Angelou navigating poverty, motherhood and survival with unflinching candour. Finally, \u003cem\u003eSingin' \u0026amp; Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e captures her adventures in music and performance, including a celebrated international tour of Porgy and Bess. Together, these volumes showcase Angelou's gift for blending personal storytelling with American history — essential reading for memoir, biography and social history fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive paperback volumes from Maya Angelou's acclaimed autobiography series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends intimate personal memoir with pivotal moments in Civil Rights history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for book clubs, literature students and history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Virago, a leading name in women's writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for readers who value powerful, honest storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ready to read or gift immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaya Angelou (1928-2014) was an acclaimed American poet, memoirist and Civil Rights activist whose seven-volume autobiography, beginning with \u003cem\u003eI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings\u003c\/em\u003e, redefined the genre of life-writing. She worked closely with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, wrote and performed poetry for President Clinton's inauguration, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Celebrated worldwide for her honesty, wisdom and lyrical prose, Angelou remains one of the most influential voices in American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFive powerful, unflinchingly honest memoirs in one brand-new paperback set — perfect for readers seeking history, resilience and hope in equal measure, and a lasting addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover image shown reflects the UK edition. Books are dispatched exactly as pictured, with the ISBNs stated for each title.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maya Angelou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56273780408702,"sku":"PLD20378","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/maya-angelou-autobiography-5-books-collection-set-paperback.webp?v=1784372813","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/maya-angelou-autobiography-5-books-collection-set-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}