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Baldwin understood the human experience better than most; and arguably better than anyone, he understood the "American Negro" experience.
I vehemently believe that Baldwin is essential reading for anyone with a pulse.
I vehemently believe that Baldwin is essential reading for anyone with a pulse.
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Masterpiece
Also 1 February 1990.
Very often since his early death, I have had cause to wonder what Baldwin would say about race and class relations in the United States. Despair over the recent police killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner sent me back to this powerful and indispensable book in search of solace, hope, perspective. We might, as a nation, find those things in Baldwin's work and an honest dialogue about it; why is it that this book isn't required reading across the country?
Very often since his early death, I have had cause to wonder what Baldwin would say about race and class relations in the United States. Despair over the recent police killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner sent me back to this powerful and indispensable book in search of solace, hope, perspective. We might, as a nation, find those things in Baldwin's work and an honest dialogue about it; why is it that this book isn't required reading across the country?
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Must read for all Americans. This is my first Baldwin read and won't be my last. Very beautifully crafted, poignant and powerful. Set your ego at the door and listen to the message, truly let it sink in. While it can be disheartening to hear the stories throughout there is a current of hope and positivity - a possibility of change and beauty for our future, all our futures, if we're willing to take his message and enact real change in our world.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Alongside the rare gems like Elie Wiesel's "Night," this book is a work of pure humanity and art because it is born of grappling with the subjects that are off limits, too dark for polite company. It is refreshing because it is honest, and by explaining and enlightening us on great burdens it begins the work of lifting those burdens.