Reflections on James Baldwin's magnificent life from those who knew him
Briefly

There was splendor before me. You know, James Baldwin was not very tall, but he was tremendous looking, she laughs. There was this gleaming white shirt, these eyes, who could rescue you, but who could rain and sunshine at the same time. This wonderful smile. And I just burst into tears.
Their friendship only grew from there. They would catch up at house parties and other gatherings where Baldwin showed up on his commutes from France.
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