Monthly Archives: May 2014

Inspiring Millions – A Tribute to Maya Angelou

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Annie Johnson, in St Louis, Missouri, in 1928. Best known for her 1969 memoir “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, she wrote seven autobiographies, and was a playwright, director, actor, singer, songwriter and novelist. … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Life as a Good Wife

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

In a small village in rural Québec that was just the way it was – you grew up, you got married and you raised a family.  She was only 16 years old when it was decided she should marry the … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Mom and Her Incredible Life

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

At the age of 17, she arrived in Tehran where her head was shaved, she was deloused and her only clothes were burned. Continue reading →

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A Way to Remember – Today and Always

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Inspired by My Mom

With Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday, I thought this would be the perfect time to introduce you to my blog “Inspired by My Mom” and explain why I decided to follow this path to tell their stories. Over the … Continue reading →

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