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James Baldwin

By: David Leeming
Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
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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.

©1994 David Leeming, First Arcade Edition 2015 (P)2014 Audible Inc.
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great

I feel like I met him. incredible man. incredible story. I'd recommend these to everyone.

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James Baldwin was a literary icon that searched for love through his many expressions of work, family, friends, and lovers. This book was a view into the complexity of those relationships and experiences that made him, him. Thank you for sharing his life with the readers and his admirers.

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A great biography of a great man

This biography of James Baldwin is very well researched, engaging, and very balanced. Baldwin as a black man dealing with racism and oppression, Baldwin as a gay man facing homophobia, Baldwin as religious man seeking the divine, and Baldwin as author perfecting his craft all get more or less equal treatment.

Leeming knows and attends to the history of Baldwin's time and the political and social issues of the day; he is very familiar with Baldwin's fictional and non-fictional texts. The book moves well and can be read along with Baldwin's novels to bring additional depth to the reading of his works. The audio performance is very good.

Highly recommended.

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Most moving and heart touching listen in some time

Love it! I have been interested in James Baldwin for sometime, this my first James Baldwin and I have purchased five others already.

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Thorough!

I felt that this topic appeared to be very thorough in its contents. I would recommend this book to all interested in acquiring more knowledge on James Baldwin. Magnificent done as well as the narration!

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The Complex Story of James Baldwin

I enjoyed the entire book. A very detailed account by one of Baldwin’s close friends. The reader was also very good, me made we feel the book.

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Must read for all Americans

must read for those who want to better understand and appreciate what it to be an American. We are not just black or White.. We're a mixed collective group of people Who have not excepted the fact that we are all related. America will never truly be free until we can see the humanity in each other and not our color.

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Celebrating James Baldwin

David Leeming at his best in "James Baldwin". Narrated with imagination and drama by James Patrick Cronin. A classic.



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Beautifully Told

This was an outstanding audiobook. The story of Baldwin’s life is quite moving. The narration is excellent. It is rare that I can get through a 17+ hour book without getting bored.

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Fantastic! Moving!

James Baldwin is one of my favorite authors. What a wonderful journey. Expertly written and narrated. A must read.

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