Going to Meet the Man

Going to Meet the Man by James Baldwin presents eight gripping short stories that explore suffering and survival in the face of hardship. Baldwin's characters strive to keep their head above water using ingenious and desperate tactics. From a heroin-addicted jazz pianist, a pious but unforgiving father to a redneck deputy battling with childhood trauma, each story is haunting, heartbreaking, and horrifying. With profound insights into the wounds inflicted by racism, this major work is a must-read by one of America's most important writers.