No Name in the Street Free Audiobook Download by James Baldwin

This story is the first of James Baldwin's three-part memoir, which tells the tragic story of his adolescence. Baldwin's objective in writing this book was to show that African Americans are not a monolithic group of people and that they have different backgrounds, concerns and viewpoints. In his words "the stories of my life were all I had to give."

A young woman, beautiful and sweet-natured, has been standing on the corner talking to a kind old man. They talk awhile and then he gets in his car and drives away. This is the end of their conversation.

No Name in the Street is a novel by James Baldwin. It tells the story of Benji, who was born and raised in Harlem, New York. The novel follows his childhood and young adulthood as he struggles with issues such as racism, homosexuality, and identity. The novel was published in 1963 at a time when civil rights activism, nascent black power movement and gay liberation were gaining momentum.

This audiobook was translated from English to Spanish by the author, James Baldwin. The protagonist in this book is a young boy named Stephan who has a difficult time adjusting due to his mother's job as a maid and his father's constant traveling from job to job. Stephan finds solace in writing of the past and escapism through the walls that he imagines for himself where he has a home and family. However, when these fantasies become too hard to handle, Stephan starts to feel out of place and begins to question what his reality actually is.

James Baldwin's classic novel is told through the voice of a 13-year-old boy named Brown, a child who has grown up in the slums of Harlem. The audio book comes with a comprehensive study guide that includes suggestions on how to better understand themes such as race, poverty, classism, and racism in the United States.

As the narrator, Baldwin is able to tell the story's events in a compelling way that draws listeners in. The reader is able to experience what it would be like to walk down the streets of Harlem while they are trying to deal with life's difficult situations. This audiobook is a must listen for anyone who wants a more personal perspective on the Harlem Renaissance.