On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of Straight Black Men Who Sleep with Men
- On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of Straight Black Men Who Sleep with Men
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| On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of Straight Black Men Who Sleep with Men |
| Author(s) |
J. L. King |
| Country |
United States |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2004 |
| Media type |
Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of Straight Black Men Who Sleep with Men is a 2004 book by J. L. King that was on the New York Times Best Seller list for 30 consecutive weeks.[1] [2][3][4][5][6][7]
Overview
Non-fiction novel[clarification needed] about the phenomenon known as the down low where seemingly heterosexual men have sex with other men without telling the women in their lives.
Reception
On the Down Low was a critical and commercial success.[8][9] The author, J. L. King, made several television appearances during the book's press tour, including The Oprah Winfrey Show,[10] CNN and BET.
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External links
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