Litsy

#25Alive!

A little #Laughter quote from the amazing Maya Angelou.

"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return." ???

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 8h

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Susanita

All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes | Maya Angelou

Her writing flows over you like water, and she led such an interesting life. I‘d like to dive into the next installment, but I still have three physical library books I need to finish soon. One of them is from another series that‘s also nearing the end, so I‘ll keep pausing the García Saenz for now. #serieslove2025

Andrew65, TheSpineView

Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 Always tricky to fit in library books. 3w

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Lcsmcat

Mom & Me & Mom | Maya Angelou

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Another great installment in Maya Angelou‘s memoirs, (and vastly different from the last memoir I reviewed!) She was an amazing writer and she pays loving tribute to her mother without ignoring her faults. A definite 👍🏻
#bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3w

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Lcsmcat

Mom & Me & Mom | Maya Angelou

My first #bookspin and #doublespin of 2025!

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AllDebooks

And Still I Rise | Maya Angelou

Yes, hope is battered and bruised because she's always the last one standing. Never, ever, bloody ever give up.
Given the state of the world we live in now and what's to come, I've decided that my reading theme for 2025 will be politics and current affairs. I aim to be more informed, more politically active on a local, national and global front, supporting communities and holding true to my firm belief of a fair, equal and just society for all.

AllDebooks https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46446/still-i-rise 3mo

Bookwormjillk I love this. I look forward to your reviews. I tried to read about global warming this year and want to continue next year. 3mo

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk having an annual theme really helps focus my reading and learning. I can't say enjoy your deep dive into global warming as it is such a worrying subject. Make sure you balance it out with stories of hope like rewilding and regeneration 🙂 3mo

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psalva I‘ve got few words in this moment, so all I can say is I‘m with you. 3mo

Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 3mo

Megabooks I've read more books about politics and political history this year than I have in years (maybe since my poll sci degree). I've also done a deep dive into ex-vangelicals. As much as I want to put my head in the sands at times, I'm glad to have spent this year engaged and learning. Like you, I hope to continue it into the future. Excited to see what you read! 3mo

BarbaraJean Yesssss. I posted a poem yesterday that has this same perspective on hope—it‘s called “Hope Is Not a Bird, Emily, It‘s a Sewer Rat” by Caitlin Seida. That‘s the kind of hope I need right now. Tough and tenacious. (edited) 3mo

kspenmoll Thank you for this.💛 3mo

AllDebooks @Megabooks I've checked my Kindle sociopolitical folder and there's almost 150 titles I've accumulated without realising. Do you have any recommendations? 3mo

AllDebooks @BarbaraJean ❤️ I'll check out the poem. 3mo

AllDebooks @kspenmoll ❤️ 3mo

Bookwormjillk @AllDebooks yes balance is the key. I also want to read more about social media and how it‘s influencing people. 3mo

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk that's on my list, too. When I've finished it, I'll post a document link to my planned reading. Happy for anyone to join me. I'll be using it for my #Roll100 2025 list @PuddleJumper 3mo

Megabooks Foreign Agents and The Wolves of K Street were released this year and give a good overview of lobbying by outside and inside forces. The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory by Tim Alberta is one of the best books I've read about Christian Nationalism. Homegrown by Jeffery Toobin about McVeigh was interesting from a historical perspective. The Undocumented Americans is great. The Color of Law is a great look at redlining. 3mo

Megabooks Autocracy Inc. is a short but powerful look at networks of dictators around the globe. Red and Blue by Kornacki is a good look at the 1990s origins of modern political tribalism. They Came for Our Schools is an interesting look at school censorship and how it affects teachers and students. The Quiet Damage about QAnon and the families it affects was fascinating and sad. Fancy Bear Goes Fishing explores Russian cybercrimes. 3mo

Megabooks Jesus and John Wayne is another good perspective on the history of Christian Nationalism. I hope you find a couple of these interesting!! 3mo

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mlowe386221

Poetry for Young People: Maya Angelou | Maya Angelou

“I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide, welling and swelling I bear the tide.“ This is a great quote of Angelou discussing her identity.

mlowe386221

Poetry for Young People: Maya Angelou | Maya Angelou

I would use this book to teach poetry and important themes of life.

mlowe386221

Poetry for Young People: Maya Angelou | Maya Angelou

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Poetry - Published in 2007. This book is full of Maya Angelou's poems about topics such as identity, resilience, and love. Her language and imagery makes it relatable and impactful for younger audiences.

BookmarkTavern

Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women | Maya Angelou

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Four of Maya Angelou‘s amazing poems!

In starting #TheSealeyChallenge , I‘ve been realizing just how little poetry I‘ve actually read! I‘ve read Angelou‘s prose, I‘ve listened to her speak, but Still I Rise is the only poem of hers I‘ve read until today! She‘s such a powerful writer, rage and pride and sorrow, all wrapped up in strong rhymes and great rhythm. More of hers to come! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOqo50LSZ0

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Susanita

Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas | Maya Angelou