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On the Down Low (Paperback)

By: J. L. King (Author) and Karen Hunter (Author)

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"...King's street-wise, older-brother persona provides a comfortable way to couch this sensitive, complex subject matter."

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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.
“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.”
—Essence

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In this combination coming-out memoir and relationship guide, J.L. King shares his regret concerning the double life he led for 25 years and its effects on those he loved. King's sexual partners included both women and men, the latter a secret pursuit "on the down low" (a phrase borrowed from music). He never saw himself as being gay or bisexual, and he explains how he rationalized his lifestyle. It took King a long time to admit the truth, even after his marriage broke up when his wife discovered him in bed with another man, and even as he started a career, under a pseudonym, as a speaker on the topic of AIDS and MSM's--men who sleep with other men. King joined the church, and began a research project on MSM's manifestations in the Black church, the military, and correctional institutions. He advises women to consider the possibilities that the man in their life may be an MSM, and identifies character types and behavior patterns that may be clues. He strongly advocates education for women and for youth, and counsels total honesty and openness. He regrets most that his secret life interfered with an honest relationship with his wife and children, whom he loves dearly and who now support him.

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