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A bold exposé ofthe controversial secret that has potentially dire consequences inmany African American communities
Delivering the first frank and thorough investigation of life“on the down low” (the DL), J. L. King exposes a closeted cultureof sex between black men who lead “straight” lives. King exploreshis own past as a DL man, and the path that led him to let go ofthe lies and bring forth a message that can promote emotionalhealing and open discussions about relationships, sex, sexuality,and health in the black community.
Providing a long-overdue wake-up call, J. L. King bravely putsthe spotlight on a topic that has until now remained dangerouslytaboo. Drawn from hundreds of interviews, statistics, and theauthor’s firsthand knowledge of DL behavior, On the Down Lowreveals the warning signs African American women need to know. Kingalso discusses the potential health consequences of havingunprotected sex, as African American women represent an alarming 64percent of new HIV infections. Volatile yet vital , On the Down Lowis sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.
Delivering the first frank and thorough investigation of life“on the down low” (the DL), J. L. King exposes a closeted cultureof sex between black men who lead “straight” lives. King exploreshis own past as a DL man, and the path that led him to let go ofthe lies and bring forth a message that can promote emotionalhealing and open discussions about relationships, sex, sexuality,and health in the black community.
Providing a long-overdue wake-up call, J. L. King bravely putsthe spotlight on a topic that has until now remained dangerouslytaboo. Drawn from hundreds of interviews, statistics, and theauthor’s firsthand knowledge of DL behavior, On the Down Lowreveals the warning signs African American women need to know. Kingalso discusses the potential health consequences of havingunprotected sex, as African American women represent an alarming 64percent of new HIV infections. Volatile yet vital , On the Down Lowis sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.