{"product_id":"maya-angelou-autobiography-5-books-collection-set-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Maya Angelou Autobiography Series 5 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGather Together in My Name\u003cbr\u003e\nSingin' \u0026amp; Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas\u003cbr\u003e\nAll God's Children Need Travelling Shoes\u003cbr\u003e\nA Song Flung Up to Heaven\u003cbr\u003e\nMom \u0026amp; Me \u0026amp; Mom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781844085026 \/ 9781844085033 \/ 9781844085057 \/ 9781844085064 \/ 9781844089154\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Virago\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book paperback collection gathers a substantial portion of Maya Angelou's celebrated autobiographical series, tracing her journey from young motherhood through international travel, the Civil Rights era, and reflections on family late in life. Told in Angelou's signature lyrical prose, these memoirs move between hardship and joy, capturing a singular American voice grappling with race, identity, and belonging. Together they form a rich, personal chronicle for readers of literary memoir and anyone drawn to stories of resilience and hard-won wisdom. Brand new, this set is a lasting addition to any library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaya Angelou's autobiographies stand among the most celebrated memoirs in American literature, prized for their candor, poetic rhythm, and unflinching honesty. This set brings together five volumes that follow her life beyond her famous debut, opening with her early years of single motherhood and hardscrabble work in \u003cem\u003eGather Together in My Name\u003c\/em\u003e, then moving into her performing career and blossoming artistic ambitions in \u003cem\u003eSingin' \u0026amp; Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e. The narrative then crosses continents as Angelou settles in Ghana during a pivotal moment of African independence in \u003cem\u003eAll God's Children Need Travelling Shoes\u003c\/em\u003e, before returning to the United States amid the turbulence and hope of the Civil Rights movement in \u003cem\u003eA Song Flung Up to Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e. The collection closes with \u003cem\u003eMom \u0026amp; Me \u0026amp; Mom\u003c\/em\u003e, a tender late-career reflection on Angelou's complicated, ultimately healing relationship with her own mother. Read together, these books reveal how Angelou transformed personal struggle into art, using memory as both witness and act of healing. Her prose remains warm, direct, and unafraid of difficult truths, whether she is describing poverty, racism, motherhood, or love. This set offers readers a chance to follow one of the twentieth century's great literary voices across decades of change, making it an excellent addition for fans of memoir, American literature courses, or anyone seeking an honest, moving account of a remarkable life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive paperback volumes from Maya Angelou's acclaimed autobiographical series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTold in Angelou's distinctive lyrical, deeply personal prose style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers decades of American history, from the 1940s through the Civil Rights era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of memoir, literary fiction, and African American history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for book clubs, students, or any dedicated reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set, ready to read or give\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGather Together in My Name — Angelou recounts her turbulent young adulthood as a single mother taking on a series of demanding jobs to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\nSingin' \u0026amp; Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas — This volume follows Angelou's growing career as a singer and dancer, including an international tour with a production of Porgy and Bess.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll God's Children Need Travelling Shoes — Angelou describes her years living in Ghana, immersing herself in the country's culture during a period of African independence.\u003cbr\u003e\nA Song Flung Up to Heaven — Returning to the United States, Angelou recounts her involvement in the Civil Rights movement alongside figures such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.\u003cbr\u003e\nMom \u0026amp; Me \u0026amp; Mom — In this later memoir, Angelou reflects on her complex, evolving relationship with her mother, Vivian Baxter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaya Angelou (1928–2014) was an American author, poet, and civil rights activist whose seven-volume autobiography and celebrated poetry made her one of the most influential literary voices of the twentieth century. Beginning with her landmark debut, \u003cem\u003eI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings\u003c\/em\u003e, Angelou chronicled her life with extraordinary candor, blending personal narrative with reflections on race, identity, and resilience. She worked as a singer, dancer, and journalist, and was closely involved with the Civil Rights movement. Angelou received numerous honors throughout her career and remains widely read and taught across American schools and universities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis paperback set offers five deeply personal memoirs from one of America's most celebrated writers, perfect for book clubs, literature students, or anyone seeking an honest, moving read. A thoughtful gift for birthdays, graduations, or holiday season giving, it's ideal for readers who value powerful storytelling and hard-won wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maya Angelou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57111447372150,"sku":"MAN-U250750-9789124342807","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/maya-angelou-autobiography-5-books-collection-paperback.jpg?v=1786059500","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/maya-angelou-autobiography-5-books-collection-set-non-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}