Even The Stars Look Lonesome

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Maya Angelou, poet to the president and champion of the people, reveals her experiences as dancer, singer, waitress, activist, director, teacher, wife and mother. With courage and humour she reflects on the people and places she has known. She talks about Africa and ageing, she gives us a profile of her great friend and "daughter" Oprah Winfrey and she sings the praises of sensuality. Here too are her thoughts on the end of a much-wanted marriage, confessions of rage and the importance of solitude.

Born in 1928 in Missouri, Maya Angelou has been a waitress, singer, dancer, activist and actress. Her six volumes of autobiography and complete poetry collection are published by Virago.

'These essays have an easy strength ... their impact forceful' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT 'America's unofficial Poet Laureate waxes lyrical' COSMOPOLITAN 'The best known poet in America' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Simple language laced with colours and sensual imagery. There is honesty, too' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Writing with her customary warmth, humour and style she is not afraid to admit to mistakes and weaknesses.' BOOKS MAGAZINE 'Her humanity and brilliance makes Maya Angelou's collection joyful, compelling and one of those books that you could keep going back to for years, or perhaps, generations.' RTE GUIDE 'Her great storytelling gifts make this a delight to read.' THE VOICE 'Anyone who feels sorry for themselves should have a read. I continue to draw inspiration from her story.' YOU MAGAZINE 'Angelou's concerns, her startling honesty and ability to laugh at herself makes her her own best critic with the rare ability to laugh at herself makes her her own best critic, with the rare ability to relate precisely whatever she learns, Angelou is a realist, a humanist and a protagonist.' TOUCH 'This collection of essays and performance-pieces sings with her imposing presence.' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY