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On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Men
(2004) with Karen Hunter
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.
Coming Up from the Down Low: The Journey to Acceptance, Healing, and Honest Love (2005)
with Courtney Carreras
The dramatic follow-up to the controversial bestseller that has
all of America talking…
In his first book, On the Down Low, J. L. King introduced readers
to the deceptive underground world of the “down low” (DL), the subculture
of men leading straight lives while secretly sleeping with other men. In
that first book, King’s own life was exhibit A—he lived for years as a DL
man and was able to expose this lifestyle with unique authority.
In this blockbuster new book, King takes readers to the next level in his
exploration of the down-low world by answering the most common questions
from the thousands of people he’s met while traveling the country. He
provides more in-depth information about the lives of men on the DL,
dispels the most common myths, and addresses the most frequently asked
question of all: What are the signs? But more than that, he tells of his
own transformation over the last year, as he’s moved into a more honest
evaluation of his own life and the lives of other men on the DL who are
trying to emerge from their web of deceit. And he courageously points to
the urgent problems in our communities that drive men into such dangerous
and reckless lives and keep them there.
Filled with fascinating stories from the men who have lived on the down
low and the women who have struggled through it with them, Coming Up
from the Down Low shines more light on a phenomenon that has touched
the lives of too many. It’s a vital call for greater love, tolerance, and
forgiveness in our individual lives and in the lives of our communities,
and an inspiration to all of us to embrace the liberating power of the
truth.
“The source of my expertise on this subject is, quite simply, my own life.
I’ve lived this and been struggling down the road of understanding my
entire life. Since the publication of the first book I’ve made further
progress down that road, helped along by the thousands of you who
responded. The insights I’ve gotten have transformed my understanding of
this phenomenon and transformed my life. I want to share those insights
with you now, to help you better understand the down-low phenomenon, yes,
but also to help you better understand the potential liberating power of
honesty, acceptance, and healing in our personal lives and in the life of
our community.” — from the book's Introduction
CP Time: Why Some People Are Always Late
(2007)
Everyone has a story of being the victim of CP time.
It's been responsible for the termination of jobs and relationships, and
for delaying weddings and even funerals. CP Time is the first book to
examine a behavior that crosses all social economic lines within the black
community in a way that will bring smiles and groans of recognition to
victims and culprits alike. In brisk, engaging chapters, J.L. King
provides humorous examples and personal stories, voicing the opinions of
those who view habitual lateness as just part of being black, and those
who see it as a more serious problem. Recounting the reasons and excuses
offered in CP time's defense, King provides a wry and often hilarious
history of how and why the phenomenon began. Light-hearted yet
enlightening, CP Time makes a perfect gift for the chronically tardy --
and all those affected by them.
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