"A . . . compendium of James Baldwin's . . . nonfiction work, calling on us 'to end the racial nightmare, and achieve our country'"--Provided by publisher.
Fourteen-year-old John Grimes finds a spiritual awakening during an evening night service at a Harlem storefront Pentecostal church while his parents reflect on their sins and despairs.
Everyone in the family believes that fourteen-year-old John will grow up to be a minister like his step-father. John's sister tries to bring him down because of his loss of faith and identity.