Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own

Begin Again is a powerful and thought-provoking book that delves into the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.

Drawing on newly uncovered interviews with James Baldwin, as well as history, memoir, and analysis of our current moment, author Eddie S.

Glaude Jr.

offers a searing exploration of the tangled web of race, trauma, and memory that continues to shape our society.

Through his examination of the civil rights movement and its aftermath, Glaude reveals the painful cycle of Black resistance and white retrenchment, and shows how we must confront the difficult truths of racism's continued grip on the national soul in order to move towards a more just and equitable future.

With its unique blend of biography, history, and memoir, Begin Again is a vital and timely work that will resonate with anyone interested in understanding the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.