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

4.0

When it comes to non-fiction, I prefer books that teach me about something or someone specific. This book, in a way, did both. I did not know much about James Baldwin or his writing, other than some general anecdotes, but this served as a good introduction for when I delve in more fully. The writing was a little disjointed at times, but I think it more had to do with us the reader seeing the author's personal journey with how Baldwin makes him feel about things, rather than a lost train of thought. The book provided a great view of how we can approach and change racist America today using Baldwin's witness as our guide.