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What does it take to become the voice of a generation? Sometimes, you have to leave home to find it. In 1948, James Baldwin fled America-broke, unknown, and suffocating under the weight of racism and repression. He arrived in Paris with forty dollars and a dream: to write the truth about what it meant to be Black, queer, and American in the twentieth century. The Paris Years chronicles the transformative decade when Baldwin evolved from a struggling expatriate into one of the most important writers in American history. In the cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in a remote Swiss village, and in the arms of forbidden love, he wrote Go Tell It on the Mountain and the groundbreaking Giovanni's Room-novels that shattered conventions and told truths America wasn't ready to hear. This is the story of an artist finding his voice in exile, wrestling with literary fathers, daring to love openly, and preparing to return home as a prophet. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, David G. Stone reveals how Baldwin's years abroad gave him the clarity and courage to hold up a mirror to America-and change it forever. For readers of literary biography, Civil Rights history, and anyone seeking to understand how art transforms both the artist and the world.

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David G. Stone is a seasoned researcher and IT professional with over 20 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and risk management. Holding a master's degree in Information Systems Management, David G. Stone has spent years helping businesses and individuals navigate the complex world of digital security. As a CompTIA CySA+ certified cybersecurity expert, David G. Stone specializes in threat detection, vulnerability management, and security best practices. With extensive experience implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, they have worked with organizations to strengthen their security posture and protect sensitive data from cyber threats. Passionate about educating others, David G. Stone has now turned their expertise into an easy-to-follow guide designed to help remote workers, freelancers, and businesses safeguard their online accounts. Through The Remote Worker's Guide to Password Management, they provide practical, real-world strategies to enhance digital security and prevent cyber risks. When not working in cybersecurity, David G. Stone explores emerging technologies, consults on IT risk management, developing innovative solutions for businesses, and writing. With a deep passion for money, history, economics, and business, David brings a sharp, curious mind to the page-blending engaging narrative with thoughtful analysis. A new writer with ELC Publishing, he is committed to turning his long-held interests and extensive published work into books that inform, entertain, and provoke reflection.

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