On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black

On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Men

A bold exposÂ© of the controversial secret that has potentially dire consequences in many African American communities.

Delivering the first frank and thorough investigation of life â‚¬Å“on the down lowâ‚¬Â (the DL), J. L. King exposes a closeted culture of sex between black men who lead â‚¬Å“straightâ‚¬Â 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 authorâ‚¬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.

â‚¬Å“A survey by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta found that nearly a quarter of black HIV-positive men who had sex with men consider themselves heterosexual.â‚¬Â
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Country USA
Brand Harmony Books
Manufacturer Harmony/Rodale/Convergent
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780767913997
Color White
ReleaseDate 2005-04-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780767913997

Country	USA
Brand	Harmony Books
Manufacturer	Harmony/Rodale/Convergent
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780767913997
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2005-04-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780767913997

On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Men

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