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And we have a responsibility to them because we are the only witness they have.

It has occurred to me that authors writings styles could be used to slow readers down while they read. This is my first of James Baldwin, but the way he writes makes me slow down because he writes using syntax that is not typical. He is talking about the fate of the world and if we do not slow down, we won’t change. A message within the artistic style of his writing. He’s saying pay attention, twice.

So far, I have had to reread each section multiple times and slowly. It’s intricately written and once each part is understood, it’s like unearthing parts of the self and enhancing the view of who people are in America. The writing itself challenges you to slow down and process. Do not rush reading this book.