James Baldwin: Living in Fire

This biography of Baldwin by Bill V. Mullen offers a comprehensive look at the life of the influential African American writer, emphasizing his personal and political commitments as an anti-imperialist, Black queer advocate, and feminist. It explores Baldwin’s role as a chronicler of pivotal social and political movements, including the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, Palestinian liberation, and LGBTQ rights. The book also highlights how Baldwin's work and life have come to symbolize broader struggles for Black freedom and justice globally.