Even the Stars Look Lonesome.EVEN THE STARS LOOK LONESOME lone·some adj. 1. a. Dejected because of a lack of companionship. See Synonyms at alone. b. Producing such dejection: a lonesome hour at the bar. 2. . Maya Angelou  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled until (UTC) due to vandalism. . 1997. Read by the author. Abridged. 2 cds. 1.5 hrs. Random House Audio. 0-375-42015-0, $19.95. Plastic; content, author notes. SA This is Dr. Angelou's second book of essays. She reads in her mellifluous mel·lif·lu·ous adj. 1. Flowing with sweetness or honey. 2. Smooth and sweet: "polite and cordial, with a mellifluous, well-educated voice" H.W. Crocker III. voice. Mellifluous is an appropriate word, because her voice is sweet, rich, thick, and honey-colored. She narrates, recites poetry, sings, laughs. The essays are: "A House Can Hurt, a Home Can Heal"; "Africa"; "Aging"; "Godfrey Cambridge Godfrey MacArthur Cambridge (February 26, 1933 - November 29, 1976) was an American comedian and actor, who was especially popular in the late 1960s and early 1970's as a regular guest on The Merv Griffin Show and other talk shows. and Fame"; "A Song to Sensuality"; "They Came to Stay"; "Mother and Freedom"; "Loving Learning"; "Poetic Passage"; "Art in Africa"; "Vacationing"; "Age and Sexuality"; "Rural Museums--Southern Romance"; "I Dare to Hope"; "Poor Poverty"; "Danger in Denial in denial Psychiatry To be in a state of denying the existence or effects of an ego defense mechanism. See Denial. "; "The Rage Against Violence"; "Art for the Sake of the Soul"; "Those Who Really Know Teach"; and "Even the Stars Look Lonesome Sometimes." Angelou's topics are diverse and personal. She speaks of the lessons her mother taught her, of Oprah Winfrey, about sex among the elderly, about the downside of fame, and the importance of sensuality--a lifelong appreciation of the senses. Her essays are full of wisdom garnered through a long life. Highly recommended. Janet Julian, former English Teacher, Grafton H.S., Grafton, MA |
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