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NPR's Book of the Day
NPR's Book of the Day

A new James Baldwin biography asks how the writer’s lovers might’ve shaped him

Oct 22, 2025 · 7m
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  • Nicholas Boggs' biography "Baldwin: A Love Story" explores James Baldwin's relationships.
  • The book examines how lovers shaped Baldwin's life and work.
  • Boggs discusses Baldwin as a model for human connection.

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