Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women

By Maya Angelou

A collection of beloved poems about women from the iconic Maya Angelou

These four poems, “Phenomenal Woman,” “Still I Rise,” “Weekend Glory,” and “Our Grandmothers,” are among the most remembered and acclaimed of Maya Angelou's poems. They celebrate women with a majesty that has inspired and touched the hearts of millions.

“Phenomenal Woman” is a phenomenal poem that speaks to us of where we are as women at the dawn of a new century. In a clear voice, Maya Angelou vividly reminds us of our towering strength and beauty.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Oct 5, 2011
• ISBN: 9780307807625

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was one of the world's most important writers and activists. Born 4 April 1928, she lived and chronicled an extraordinary life: rising from poverty, violence and racism, she became a renowned author, memoirist, poet, playwright, civil rights' activist - working with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. She wrote and performed a poem, 'On the Pulse of Morning', for President Clinton on his inauguration. She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama and was honoured by more than seventy universities throughout the world. She first thrilled the world with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969). This was followed by six volumes of autobiography, the seventh and final volume, Mom & Me & Mom, published in 2013. She wrote three collections of essays; many volumes of poetry, including His Day is Done, a tribute to Nelson Mandela; and two cookbooks. She had a lifetime appointment as Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University of North Carolina. She died in 2014.

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Reviews for Phenomenal Woman

[jrobinw · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This would be an excellent book to share with the strong women you know or the strong women you are encouraging others to be.

[realbigcat · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

SHort and sweet but powerful verse. Maya Angelou short collection (4 poems) is as the title states phenomenal. I guess you wouldn't expect anything less from this great writer/poet. My favorite poemof the four is "Our Grandmothers." This poem really has a very powerful meaning that you can feel her passion and the struggle of black women as you read this one. Add this book to your poetry collection.

[muzzie_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Extremely enjoyable, four poems about women. Ms. Angelou brings the women to life on the pages as the words flow with power and hope.
"I'm a women
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman,
That's me."

Words from the title poem of the work tell it all. A book about women for everyone.