A review by sweetearlgrey
Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

challenging informative sad slow-paced

As an admirer of Baldwin's work it was interesting to learn about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Although the author's analyses were sometimes surface level and repetitive, the overall message is important. That said, I think that not including quotes and insights from Baldwin's novels is a missed opportunity, as his fiction was also a reflection of his life and of the world around him. I listened to the audiobook and while the author has a very pleasant voice, the slow pace made it difficult to stay engaged.