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Review: Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin

User Review  - Sue - Goodreads

James Baldwin is one of those authors who grabs me from the beginning of his stories. His writing is artistic, beautiful and forthright. Even during the time of the civil rights movement where it was ... Read full review

Review: Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin

User Review  - Marie Rickard - Goodreads

An exploration of James Baldwin as a brilliant, flawed observer of himself and his times. I recommend this for anyone who admires his work, or has yet to discover him. Read full review

Review: Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin

User Review  - John - Goodreads

This is a graceful and candid book that while affectionate and scrupulously researched (his coverage of the period before Baldwin left for Paris is particularly good), never approaches hagiography ... Read full review

Review: Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin

User Review  - Benjamin - Goodreads

Despite years of FBI surveillance, there's surprisingly little scandal in Baldwin's life. Most interesting is his proximity to other historical figures & his lifelong belief he hadn't produced enough. Read full review

Review: Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin

User Review  - Raegan Butcher - Goodreads

Had to check him out and see what's up with this cat. Interesting life during some interesting times. Read full review

Review: Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin

User Review  - James - Goodreads

A new look at the life of Baldwin more intimate and personal than the Leming Bio. Not to take anything from the Leming. Read full review

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