On James Baldwin

Colm Tóibín’s personal account of encountering James Baldwin’s work, published in Baldwin’s centenary year.

Book • 2024

Mentioned by

Mentioned by

Jacke Wilson

as a new book about James Baldwin, a personal account of a lifelong inspiration.

Recommended by

Eddie Glaude Jr.

for its unflinching engagement with moral and ethical questions in relation to democracy.

Mentioned by

Kmele Foster

when discussing books that should be accessible to high school students.

Mentioned by Colm Tóibín in a discussion preceding the book recommendation.

Mentioned by

Dasia Sade

as an author who critiqued capitalism's dehumanizing effects, particularly within the context of race.

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