# Maya Angelou taught me I owed myself hope, says Jenni Fagan

Author Jenni Fagan shares a personal reflection on how Maya Angelou's wisdom instilled in her the importance of self-hope. The essay highlights Angelou's enduring influence on writers and those overcoming hardship.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/10/jenni-fagan-maya-angelou-taught-me-that-i-owed-myself-hope) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:17 GMT