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In this book, Angelou details what brought her mother to send her away, and unearths the well of emotions she experienced long afterward as a result. For the first time, she reveals the triumphs and struggles of being the daughter of Vivian Baxter, an indomitable spirit whose petite size belied her larger-than-life presence, a presence absent during much of the author's early life. When her marriage began to crumble, Vivian famously sent three-year-old...
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2016.
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English
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Offers a dazzling portrayal of the relationship between the hard-driven actress from Jamestown, New York and the sizzling Cuban bandleader. Beginning with childhood tragedies and show business heartaches, Harris progresses to the pair's turbulent marriage (haunted by Desi's alcohol abuse and frequent affairs) and the growth of the legendary TV series. He provides extraordinary anecdotes on scores of celebrities including Vivian Vance, William Frawley,...
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