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James Baldwin
- A Biography
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins
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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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- Michael
- 26-08-20
James is a true visionary
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.
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- Bajan queen
- 28-09-22
An awesome Witness
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.
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- Jackie
- 08-06-23
A mind challenging journey
Only knowing the man through hearing his name over many years, I found his soul, his inner-self and his thoughts opened another chapter in my own mind. Complicated people seem to possess an internal blender that whirls and chops and processes until the final closing of the eyes.
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- Forever hopefull
- 08-10-17
inspiring, tragic and heroic
A well written and performed audio book. Baldwin is an inspiring and heroic figure . His life seemed to me to be a striving for the freedom to love and be loved, personally and nationally. I recognise the messy contradictions, hopes and despair of this all too familiar feature of human experience. There is often a tragic undertone to this necessary struggle and this is clear in Baldwin's life and times.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-01-22
James Baldwin: A Biography
Important, compelling, historic and intimate, I will miss this book it was a great companion.
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- paula charnley
- 29-01-19
wonderful
a fantastic in depth biography. I listened whilst travelling around Thailand, really couldn't put it down. I understand why James Baldwin resonated with me when I discovered him by accident in my 20's. I love his philosophy of life & love. thank you writer & narrator
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- Aqasa Nu
- 31-05-19
The optimism of love in the face of injustice
Baldwin the witness to the struggle the fight for equality. He was in the trenches for ALL of us.
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- Brian Q
- 23-01-21
Inspiring
James Baldwin - Definitely a Man for All Seasons. Jimmy was a man before his time
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- Michael Gayle
- 05-04-17
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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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- Esmena Stewart
- 09-11-21
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love it, love it, love it, love it, love it, love it love it, great narrator brilliant work
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