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Tell me how long the train's been gone
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I did just read for the you know recently james baldwin i've gotten into and tell me how long the train's been gone.
Walter Isaacson · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Apr 2021 Listen at 49:13 Why people recommend it
Tell me how long the train's been gone is a powerful and sweeping novel by James Baldwin that explores the life of an aging Black actor named Leo Proudhammer as he recovers from a heart attack and reflects upon his tumultuous past, political activism, and experiences with racism in America. The book was discussed on the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, published on April 12, 2021, in an episode titled The SECRET To Success All Starts With This ONE TRAIT! featuring guest Walter Isaacson. During their conversation, Walter Isaacson mentioned that he had recently gotten into the writings of James Baldwin and specifically stated that he had just read Tell me how long the train's been gone as part of his ongoing exploration of the author's work. The mention highlighted Baldwin's enduring literary presence and how his profound narrative voice continues to captivate contemporary thinkers, intellectuals, and readers who dive into his extensive catalog of fiction and essays dealing with civil rights, identity, and the intricate complexities of human relationships in mid-century America and beyond.
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