On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of ’Straight’ Black Men Who Sleep with Men
by J. L. King
Publication Date: Apr 14, 2004
List Price: $21.95
Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
Classification: Fiction
ISBN13: 9780767913980
Imprint: Broadway Books
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Parent Company: Bertelsmann
Description of On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of ’Straight’ Black Men Who Sleep with Men by J. L. King
A bold exposé of the controversial secret that has potentially dire consequences in many African American communities
Delivering the first frank and thorough investigation of life “on the down low” (the DL), J. L. King exposes a closeted culture of sex between black men who lead “straight” lives. King explores his own past as a DL man, and the path that led him to let go of the lies and bring forth a message that can promote emotional healing and open discussions about relationships, sex, sexuality, and health in the black community.
Providing a long-overdue wake-up call, J. L. King bravely puts the spotlight on a topic that has until now remained dangerously taboo. Drawn from hundreds of interviews, statistics, and the author’s firsthand knowledge of DL behavior, On the Down Low reveals the warning signs African American women need to know. King also discusses the potential health consequences of having unprotected sex, as African American women represent an alarming 64 percent of new HIV infections. Volatile yet vital, On the Down Low is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.
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