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James Baldwin

A Biography

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This is a biography of James Baldwin, author, one-time preacher, and civil rights activist. He chose David Leeming, a close friend and colleague, to write his biography and granted him access to his correspondence. Leeming traces his life from his birth in Harlem in 1924 to his self-imposed exile in Europe, his later years as political activist, and his public funeral in 1987.

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You may need to read James's stories, letters and poems before you get into this book. It feels like its telling the life of James through his stories. There is lots of references to the stories he wrote, what they meant to him and how he saw the world through those stories. Overall, its a powerful book and I have so much respect and love for the man James Baldwin.

James is a true visionary

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This biography could only have been written by a close friends. I must say that I have learned not only of the life and work of this black man but it has sparked a fire in me. It is easy to identify with Jimmy his creativity, austere mind but the problems with managing identity - black, gay, foreigner, native and the struggles of the human condition. The passion for involved in communicating a message for all.

A must read

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A deep & thought provoking insight into The Jimmy Baldwin, through the life & journey of his work. This biography provides a wonderful perspective of Jimmy’s gift of using himself & his printed word as a trumpet of the facets & insanity of human beings. He had the insight of being a divine soul. And his friend/biographer captured his true essence in his portrayal. Quite exceptional.

An awesome Witness

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l found this book very good and a greater understanding of a complex genius, and a man of love without exception!!!!

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will be reading more of his books from now on Thanks for this, Amazing

Enlightening, A True Discovery.

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