Notes of a Native Son

A collection of thought-provoking essays capturing the black experience and thought at the dawn of the civil rights movement. James Baldwin's Notes of a Native Son probes issues such as racism, white paternalism, and the motives behind black expatriation. With articulate observations and unconventional empathy, Baldwin challenged his audience with pointed criticism and a passion for revealing injustice. This book remains a compelling portrait of the state of black America in the mid-twentieth century and a testament to Baldwin's influential voice as a social critic.