Maya Angelou is Well : Rumors She is in Hospital Are False

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." Maya Angelou

Dr. Maya Angelou is an inspiration for many women (and men) worldwide. Her indomitable spirit and can do attitude in life and in her writing helps people to understand the struggles of life and how to overcome difficult times.

This weekend the Internet was abuzz with rumors that Dr. Maya Angelou was ill. TMZ has now stated that their intial claim she was in the hospital was incorrect.

Dr. Maya Angelou is perhaps best known for the book she published in 1970, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." This book describes her life and her traumas. She was raped at age 7 by her mother's boyfriend; She was traumatized and did not talk to anyone but her brother after her uncles murdered the rapist.

Maya Angelou's openness about difficult experiences in her life makes her a role model for all women. She has overcome trauma and moved ahead with her life. She inspires young and old alike with her writings and her performances.

Maya Angelou has earned worldwide acclaim as a writer of poetry, novels, and non-fiction. Dr. Angelou also presented an original poem "On the Pulse of the Morning" at the presidential inauguration of Bill Clinton.

Maya Angelou was born in 1928 in Saint Louis, Missouri according to her website www.mayangelou.com. She has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, has lived in numerous places abroad including Cairo and Ghana. She speaks the languages French, Spanish, Arabic, Fanti, and Italian. She currently teaches at Wake Forest University.

Then throughout her life she worked to help others achieve their potential. She is a professor and also through her writing she taught the world much about the human condition.

Her humanity and love of helping others is evident in the following wisdom she imparted: "I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver."

Dr. Maya Angelou has been generous in sharing her talents with the world. She has taught at Wake Forest. She is up in front of students, sharing her knowledge and helping them achieve their potential.

One lesson she wants everyone to know is that: "I believe that every person is born with talent." (Maya Angelou)

Stay well Dr. Maya Angelou! You are a bright light of inspiration for people worldwide. You are a proud American who has taught our world much about achievement and the dogged pursuit of dreams.

Sources:

www.TMZ.com

www.mayaangelou.com

http://maya-angelou.com/news/1/# (Interview the year Maya Angelou turned 80)

www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/maya_angelou.html