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Synopsis
Beautiful portraits of Angelou by her friend, photographer Margaret Courtney-Clarke, are accompanied by personal stories of the poet's inspirational words of wisdom remembered by her closest friends. 71 photos.
About the Author
In her thirty years as a photographer, Margaret Courtney-Clarke has produced countless magazine stories and seven books. Born in Namibia in Southern Africa she has focused much of her work on African people, architecture, and landscapes. She first met Maya Angelou while working on African Canvas: The Art of West African Women (1987), for which Dr. Angelou wrote the foreword. Courtney-Clarke and Dr. Angelou later collaborated on the children's books My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me and Kofi and His Magic. Courtney-Clarke lives in Italy.