Invisible Life

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Summary: Invisible Life is an excellent, and very revealing work.
Review: Invisible Life captures very honestly the living in a community where one is defined by his or her sexual preference. The book explores the gray area of bi-sexualism that is often overlooked as a sexual preference, especially in the African-American community. Weaved with suspense, Invisible Life presents a true account of what it is like to grow up torn between loving both men and women. E. Lynn Harris created a great work in this debut of this book

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Summary: Oh, Come On!
Review: I just don't get it -- or maybe I do. Harris writes about confused black bisexual men and that makes some straight sisters and white folks comfortable. I could not relate to this book at all. Someone had the gall to call it "afrocentric"? There ain't a thing about it that is -- unless one views portraying African-American men as sexually schizophrenic, emotionally empty, and spiritually bankrupt as "afrocentric." The only real character in this book is Kyle, the Brother who has it together -- and, what do you know, he turns out to be a hustler! I know self-hate when I read it and I think Mr. harris just doesn't like being gay. A sad tale -- on more than one level. Where's James Earl Hardy when ya need him

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Summary: Excellent***Two thumbs up
Review: This book was about a young black male who was straight, But in his senior year of college he was introduced to the bi-sexual side of life. The content of the story is unbeleivable I am only 15 and I couldn't put it down it was excellent. Mr. Harris is an excellent writer so take my advise and read this book and you will be thankful you did because it will release all the tension and stress you have

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Summary: Excellent insight into the gay African-American community
Review: I've read this book three times and it is just as good the third time as the first time. It is refreshing to read an afrocentric, gay-related novel that isn't focused on the sexual exploits of all the characters. Mr. Harris created characters with realistic personalities. I'm a native of New York City and reading it brought back memories of home. Many of the places were accurately portrayed, bringing further realism to the novel. Congratulations Mr. Harris and Keep writing

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Summary: A BRILLIANT DEBUT BY ANOTHER NEW BLACK AUTHOR
Review: I only heard about the book after reading about him in USA Today about 3 years ago which blew me away because the only books I read about gay men were the Peter & Charlie Triology by the late Gordon Merrick. It was wonderful to read a book about a Black Man coming to terms with who he is in terms of his sexuality and although he as well as his first male lover Kelvin, Kyle his best friend not to mention the "women" in their life, JJ their friend, Nicole, Raymond's brief love interest as well as Candace Kelvin's wife who would die of AIDS have to deal with homophobia, racism as well the reluctant acceptance of parents, it is a wonderful book to read that dramatically changes people's attitudes about being gay. Although I have read all of Mr. Harris books, this one will still hold a special part in my heart because it was his first. Keep up the wonderful writing Mr. Harris!