Review: Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin
User Review - Sue - GoodreadsJames 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 - GoodreadsAn 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 - GoodreadsThis 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 - GoodreadsDespite 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 - GoodreadsHad 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 - GoodreadsA 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
