The book, organized in sections centered around the writer's four great loves, details how Baldwin spent decades wrestling with his own sexuality, racism in the U.S. and abroad and the cost of fame.

In Nicholas Boggs’ lively and vigorously researched biography of James Baldwin, the great writer’s search for the source of his art dovetails with his lifelong search for meaningful relationships.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Baldwin: A Love Story" surpasses previous biographies of the author known for works including "Go Tell It on the Mountain." ...