Maya Angelou
Marcia Gillespie
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Maya Angelou
by Marcia Gillespie, Marcia Ann Gillespie, Rosa Johnson
Published
April 1, 2008
Publisher
Doubleday
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780385511087
ISBN-10
0385511086
Description
Beautifully designed and featuring over 150 sepia portraits, family photographs, and letters from the life of one of the world's most beloved and admired artists, this moving biography will appeal to all fans of the poet laureate, phenomenal bestselling author, and scribe for the people, Dr. Maya Angelou.Maya Angelou's memoirs, essay and poetry collections, and cookbooks have sold millions of copies. Now, MAYA ANGELOU: A GLORIOUS CELEBRATION offers an unusual and irresistible look at her life and her myriad interests and accomplishments. Created by the people who know her best--her longtime friends Marcia Ann Gillespie and Richard Long, and her niece Rosa Johnson Butler--it is part tribute, part scrapbook, capturing Angelou at home, at work, and in the public eye. Readers who have come to know and love Maya Angelou will be surprised and delighted by this personal, illustrated portrait of the renowned poet, author, playwright, and humanitarian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Maya Angelou?
This edition of Maya Angelou has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Maya Angelou?
For most readers, Maya Angelou typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Maya Angelou?
The estimated word count for Maya Angelou is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Maya Angelou?
Maya Angelou was written by Marcia Gillespie, Marcia Ann Gillespie, Rosa Johnson.
When was Maya Angelou published?
The publication date for this specific edition is April 1, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.