What Maya Angelou Says

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What Maya Angelou Says is a collection of the beloved American icon’s most uplifting quotes. Maya Angelou’s life is a rich and remarkable one; using her voice to overcome prejudice and difficulty, the poet and activist has inspired generations to live boldly and change the world... Read More

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Inspirational and uplifting words from Maya Angelou

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What Maya Angelou Says is a collection of the beloved American icon’s most uplifting quotes.

Maya Angelou’s life is a rich and remarkable one; using her voice to overcome prejudice and difficulty, the poet and activist has inspired generations to live boldly and change the world for better.

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

“It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.”

“If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784887544

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books (UK)

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books (UK)

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 139.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 96

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Happiness & Mental Health Hardie Grant Books Mindset & Self Help Motivation & Inspiration Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Poetry Politics & Current Affairs Quadrille Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development Series: Words of Wisdom

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