MAYA ANGELOU was an American poet‚ memoirist‚ and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies‚ three books of essays‚ several books of poetry‚ and was credited with a list of plays‚ movies‚ and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies‚ which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences.She became a poet and writer after a series of occupations as a young
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earth‚ in this day‚ which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary." These words were spoken by Malcolm X‚ a civil rights leader and political activist. He is also the main character‚ narrator‚ and author of the Autobiography of Malcolm X. The autobiography takes place in various cities in the United States‚ such as Omaha‚ New York‚ and Detroit‚ as well as the Middle East‚ and Africa. Considering the type of literature this is‚ it is obvious to state that Malcolm X is the main character
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AUTO BIOGRAPHY I am Johnny Cade and when i was first jumped i had looked like a dog that was kicked too many times.I have been in lot´s of fights and I am smaller than what you can call gang members. Were actually not a gang were just one really big group of good friends and we would do anything together.No matter what you will always see us walking near each other because we’re there to protect every last one of us.Us greasers feel that we are not safe walking by are selves even if it’s just home
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Franklin’s autobiography represents the American dream of rising from rags to riches‚ or as Franklin himself says “Having emerged from the poverty and obscurity in which I was born and bred‚ to a state of affluence...” (Franklin1). Franklin writes to his son‚ as his own form of a self help book. He hopes that through his life story people will be inspired to do as he did‚ and find a path to becoming successful. Today‚ he stands as a shining example of what it means to be an American business man
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin A Book Review History 5 March 2010 2 Introduction "If you would not be forgotten‚ as soon as you are dead and rotten‚ either write things worth reading‚ or do things worth the writing." - Benjamin Franklin Written over a period of nearly 30 years and covering his life only until 1759 (he died in 1790)‚ “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” is actually tells approximately half of his life story as everyone knows of this great man
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Career Autography Shaji Daniel University of Houston-Victoria Career Education Counselors Role 6325 Dr. Mary Natividad February 13‚ 2011 Career Autography Cultural background I was born and brought up in India also known as Republic of India. India is the largest subcontinent in South Asia which consists of six other countries including Nepal‚ Pakistan and Bangladesh. My family is oriented by the Indian culture and lifestyle. In India‚ Kerala (my home State)‚ is the first State to
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It was as if I had won the World Series. Next I would be touring the country‚ signing autographs‚ and riding on floats in city parades. Everywhere I’d go‚ locals would triumphantly hoist me atop their shoulders as I would wave to the adoring fans. I believed this all to be true. I was on top of the world‚ and a member of the red Aces‚ the winning team of the Ridgway‚ IL‚ tee-ball tournament. At five years of age‚ this was no small feat. It was the most significant event of my dear little life
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Growing Pains Growing up I was an abused child who wanted nothing more than to break free of the horrible torture that was imposed on me every day of my childhood. My mother hated me‚ and she was not shy in saying so. She would belittle me as if it gave her some kind of sick pleasure in destroying my fragile‚ developing ego. Naturally‚ I would grow up to be a person who didn’t have any ambition or goals for the future. This was because I focused all of my energy on the thought of getting away
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Myself and My Course Lets talk about myself‚ my name is Mark Vincent Y. Teodocio. I’m 17 years old. I was born on a warm‚ sunny day in September. I live at Cecilio Blanco Cmpd. Villamayor st. Brgy Pag-asa Binangonan Rizal. I am studying at WCC Antipolo. I live with my mom Edith‚ and my little brother johnly. My father died when I was in 2nd year high school. So my mom survived us alone. I have one sister namely Gladys. My sister has her own family now that’s why me and my little brother are the
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How It Started A system harried by us slaves rebellions and conspiracies developed a network of controls in the southern states‚ backed by the laws‚ courts‚ armed forces‚ and race predjudice of the nation’s political leaders. The south Basically wanted cheap land to push slavery more to the west. The south resented paying for projects that provided little benefit to its people. The south referred to those areas that permitted the practice of slavery. Many slaves dreamt of escaping the cruel‚ horrble
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