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bluemondayy's review against another edition
4.0
"Do I really want to be integrated into a burning house?"
A powerful account of racial injustice in the United States coupled with a critique of religious institutions for their role in both the subjugation of black people and the fight for liberation
A powerful account of racial injustice in the United States coupled with a critique of religious institutions for their role in both the subjugation of black people and the fight for liberation
lovelyday2day's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect time to read this book. Published in 1962 but very relevant. "....a civilization is not destroyed by wicked people; it is not necessary that people be wicked but only that they be spineless."
amradio's review against another edition
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4.0
James Baldwin talking about Elijah and the Nation of Islam was really my favorite bits to read
It's always interesting to see how I agree or disagree with different Black thinkers
It's always interesting to see how I agree or disagree with different Black thinkers
cecilialau_'s review against another edition
5.0
James Baldwin, to me at least, was a master of both the written and spoken word. Highly recommend.
So, so glad I finally took the time to pick up this gem.
So, so glad I finally took the time to pick up this gem.
co_sima's review against another edition
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medium-paced
5.0
Unsurprisingly this is incredible. I recommend reading it physically though because I had a constant urge to annotate and highlight passages.
dominicwong's review against another edition
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5.0
Possibly the most poignant prose in the history of everything.
laurareads192's review against another edition
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5.0
mackenzieduric's review against another edition
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4.5