• Amazing Peace and Other Poems

  • And Other Poems by Maya Angelou
  • By: Maya Angelou
  • Narrated by: Maya Angelou
  • Length: 29 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (216 ratings)

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Amazing Peace and Other Poems

By: Maya Angelou
Narrated by: Maya Angelou
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Editorial reviews

Maya Angelou has been a memorist, screenwriter, composer, director, editor, even an actress, but it is as a poet that she greets us in this brief, golden listen. Although you'll hear only a handful of her poems, Angelou's remarkable range is on full display.

She performed her most recent occassional poem "Amazing Peace" at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. In this studio recording, the poet's voice ¿ its dark timbre ¿ has a calming effect, as it speaks of faith challenged by adversity.

"On the Pulse of Morning", written for the inauguration of president Bill Clinton, explores the interconnectedness of all life. The poem features a memorable sequence in which human beings of contrasting nationalities, faiths, and races are mentioned back to back and at length to create a sense of strength through diversity and unity.

Angelou's sassier, activist side is also represented in a few poems, lending a wonderful sense of balance to this listen as a whole. If you admire Angelou, or are interested in the ideal introduction to this gifted writer, start here.

Publisher's summary

This dazzling Christmas poem by Maya Angelou is powerful and inspiring for people of all faiths. In this beautiful, deeply moving poem, Maya Angelou inspires us to embrace the peace and promise of Christmas, so that hope and love can once again light up our holidays and the world. “Angels and Mortals, Believers and Nonbelievers, look heavenward,” she writes, “and speak the word aloud. Peace.”

Read by the poet at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House on December 1, 2005, Maya Angelou’s celebration of the “Glad Season” is a radiant affirmation of the goodness of life.

©2005 Maya Angelou; 2005 Random House, Inc.
"On the Pulse of the Morning" 1993 Maya Angelou; 1993 Random House Inc.
Phenomenal Woman 1971, 1978, 1983, 1990, 1994 Maya Angelou (P)1995 Random House Inc.

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Spoken Beauty

For years I have read and heard several renditions of Dr. Angelou's poem and autobiographical works. Her writing has an incredible way of inhabiting the souls of reader, audience and artist alike. Her work is distinctly cultural and at the same time universally embracing.

This Audible selection is an example of how content delivered in digitized sound can actually give an authentic voice to the artist and the voice that takes up residence in the artist. When I played this entire selection I felt as if I had a private audience with Dr. Angelou. The sung robustness of her musical references in "Pulse of the Morning", the girly glee in her 7 women poem and her sensitive, yet unapologetic, teasing directed at male listeners easily revealed the range of her artistry and wisdom. What a treat!

I intend to include this work as part of a professional series for adults working in children in out-of-school time settings. It is lush with musical, literary, dramatic and cultural gems that can enrich creativity in young people and those who work with them.

Simply beautiful. I can't wait to play it again! C. Travis

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amazing

it's a short collection but I could listen to it over and over. her poetry and her voice are mesmerizing.

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Female Strenth

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, It has special reminder of Good Attitude.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Amazing Peace and Other Poems?

Phynoninoily sweet strenth Followed by Powerful definitions.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I did !

Any additional comments?

Love poetry

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Excellent excellent!!

I love Maya Angelo's singing. I did not expect that. She brings the poetry to life!! Simply unforgettable.

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mother earth 🌎🌎🌎

I love everything about my Angelou to me she was mother Earth here on Earth. she is not missed she's not forgotten she is forever loved and remembered by the work she has left behind for us!!

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I love her so much.

Maya Angelou is so deep, beautiful and so real she seats right next to you by your kitchen table .

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Phenomenal

I loved the raw urgency that exemplifies the truth, fear, frustrations and challenges of life.

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Amazing!

She’s an inspiration and was a intriguing human being. Hearing her voice is like talking to an old friend.

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PEACE

loved it. your wisdom is to learn from. REAL is who you are. thank you.

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Awesomely written

Loved it!!! Such an inspiration and I love her poetry. I can listen over and over again.

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