Title: Religious aspect of Go Tell it On the Mountain
Review: When this book was published I was early in my career as a Pentecostal preacher. Baldwin's desctiption of the religious fervor, the "tarrying" meetings was sensitive and clear. It took such a person to reveal so much about himself and the selt-deprecation (or self-flagellation). This was a significant part of the lives of those--both black and white--who were taught to despise self to gain the greater approval and glory of God.This book, especially, was a major turning point in the attitude of those who did not know or care about the "holiness people," the pentecostal, the poor black, or even the acceptance of one whose gender choice was of the same sex.I would recommend that everyone find a copy before they become out-of-date printings. We live in a much more accepting and tolerant society today but we can continue to improve.
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