This year marks the 55th anniversary of the historic debate between James Baldwin & William F. Buckley Jr. The Fire Is Upon Us recounts the debate, and the lives of the two men.
Join us as Nicholas Buccola presents his new book The Fire Is Upon Us. Following the presentation, the author will answer questions submitted via Zoom chat.
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About the Book:
A remarkable story of race and the American dream, The Fire Is Upon Us reveals the deep roots and lasting legacy of a conflict that continues to haunt our politics.
”With flair and grace, Nicholas Buccola provides the unforgettable backstory to a momentous debate--a clash of antiracist and racist ideas--over the very meaning of the American dream. It is a debate that still resonates today. A vital read.” -Ibram X. Kendi, author of How To Be an Antiracist
Digital copies are available to borrow on Overdrive. Additionally, books can be purchased from local bookstores Bookends & Beginnings, Booked, or Page 1 Books.
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