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A review by celtic_oracle
Maya Angelou: A Glorious Celebration by Rosa Johnson Butler, Oprah Winfrey, Richard A. Long, Marcia Ann Gillespie
4.0
I loved this book, though I wish I would have waited until I completed Angelou's autobiography series before I read this book. A dumb move for someone who hates spoilers.
I loved the many pictures in this book - while I had a picture of the different characters in my head while reading Angelou's books, it's nice to see the real people. It was also wonderful to see the various pages of her handwritten drafts appear - a nice insight into her writing process. The quotes from Angelou pulled from various interviews also added some nice additional context.
The only low point for me was the last chapter. While I agree Angelou is a truly amazing woman, it got a little gushy - and it felt like it should have ended several times before it actually did.
A small complaint, really - I will be adding this to my permanent collection.
I loved the many pictures in this book - while I had a picture of the different characters in my head while reading Angelou's books, it's nice to see the real people. It was also wonderful to see the various pages of her handwritten drafts appear - a nice insight into her writing process. The quotes from Angelou pulled from various interviews also added some nice additional context.
The only low point for me was the last chapter. While I agree Angelou is a truly amazing woman, it got a little gushy - and it felt like it should have ended several times before it actually did.
A small complaint, really - I will be adding this to my permanent collection.