
Begin Again by Eddie S. Glaude
Capsule Audio
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Begin Again by Eddie S. Glaude
Audiobook Summary:
A New Reckoning with America's Racial Truth
Are we living in a moment of unprecedented racial reckoning, or is history repeating itself? In Begin Again, celebrated author Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. turns to the towering intellect of James Baldwin to navigate the turbulent waters of modern American race relations. This is not just another historical analysis; it is a searing and urgent call to confront the American "lie"—the comforting myths we tell ourselves about race and equality.
This capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes, unpacks Glaude's profound argument. He reveals how Baldwin's journey through the "after times" of the Civil Rights Movement mirrors our own struggles today, caught in a cycle of progress and painful backlash. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. It explores how to find hope and strength in the face of despair, and why acknowledging our shared, often brutal, history is the only way to forge a new future.
If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. For newcomers, this summary offers a potent introduction to a crucial national conversation. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start taking action right away. It’s a challenge to honestly face our past, a guide to understanding the present, and a roadmap for how we might truly, and finally, begin again.
Duration - 7m.
Author - Capsule Audio.
Narrator - Digital Voice Chris E.
Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Capsule Audio
Digital Voice Chris E
Brairwood Publishing LLC
English Audiobooks
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Begin Again by Eddie S. Glaude Audiobook Summary: A New Reckoning with America's Racial Truth Are we living in a moment of unprecedented racial reckoning, or is history repeating itself? In Begin Again, celebrated author Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. turns to the towering intellect of James Baldwin to navigate the turbulent waters of modern American race relations. This is not just another historical analysis; it is a searing and urgent call to confront the American "lie"—the comforting myths we tell ourselves about race and equality. This capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes, unpacks Glaude's profound argument. He reveals how Baldwin's journey through the "after times" of the Civil Rights Movement mirrors our own struggles today, caught in a cycle of progress and painful backlash. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. It explores how to find hope and strength in the face of despair, and why acknowledging our shared, often brutal, history is the only way to forge a new future. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. For newcomers, this summary offers a potent introduction to a crucial national conversation. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start taking action right away. It’s a challenge to honestly face our past, a guide to understanding the present, and a roadmap for how we might truly, and finally, begin again. Duration - 7m. Author - Capsule Audio. Narrator - Digital Voice Chris E. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
Chapter 1: The Lie
Duration:00:01:06
Chapter 2: Witness
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter 3: The Dangerous Road
Duration:00:01:02
Chapter 4: The Reckoning
Duration:00:00:55
Chapter 5: Elsewhere
Duration:00:00:44
Chapter 6: Ruins
Duration:00:01:06
Chapter 7: Begin Again
Duration:00:01:18
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:20