Ebook: My Journey with Maya

Tavis Smiley recounts the story of his friendship with Maya Angelou Smiley stumbled into a relationship with her that shaped his future and affected the man he became. Like a mother to him, she was generous, challenging, and inspirational--as she was to so many. Here he shares his portrait of Angelou--a highly complex individual who left an indelible imprint on American culture.;The motherland: Taking off ; "The ax forgets, the tree remembers" ; "Frailties and faults" ; "I do not care to dance" ; Living history -- Voices: Reentry ; What's in a name? ; What's in a word? ; The art of listening ; Grace and disgrace -- Courage:Breath ; The good word ; Advocacy versus accountability ; Shower the people.