It was 92 years ago today, May 9, 1914, that President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation asking Americans to give a public expression of reverence to mothers through the celebration of Mother”s Day. The holiday has inspired millions of Americans over the years to turn to poetry in cards and music for all their devotion and love – and not coincidentally, spawned more Hallmark poetry than any presidential proclamation in history.

Mother”s Day may not have been the inspiration for Maya Angelou”s latest book, but it was published just in time to be the perfect Mother”s Day gift.

MOTHER: A CRADLE TO HOLD ME was published last month. Angelou”s lyrical voice celebrates the connection between mother and child from the earliest years through the rebellion of adolescence and beyond.

FROM THE PUBLISHER
With her signature eloquence and heartfelt appreciation, renowned poet and national treasure Maya Angelou celebrates the first woman we ever knew: Mother. From the beginnings of this profound relationship through teenage rebellion and finally to adulthood, where we stand to inherit timeless maternal wisdom, Angelou praises the patience, knowledge, and compassion of this remarkable parent. Perfect for Mother”s Day, or for any day on which we wish to acknowledge this all-important bond, Mother is an awe-inspiring affirmation of the enduring love that exists in every corner of the globe.