James Baldwin
A Biography
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James Patrick Cronin
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David Leeming
About this listen
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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- Aston Jones
- 27-04-17
Echoes of life.
in my listening of this work, I ask myself questions of my truth ? Myself.
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- Mr. Ra Wilson
- 14-11-20
An Awesome insight
An awesome insight into the turbulent and creative life of of one of the the civil rights movements most spoken leaders! Arrest listen and well narrated!
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- roikyvgiqloowd
- 27-06-23
very good
alot of history on political, social and personal unrest. a good book even if you not the man's fan .
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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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- DRJ London
- 30-06-20
captivating
Excellent biography, very informative and beautifully read. I now want to read Baldwin's work. Brilliant.
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