To be a male who is both Black and Gay is often referred to as "the greatest taboo". Growing up with such a stigma presents the young African-American homosexual with a lifetime of dilemmas. This book gives Black Gay youth a comprhensive guide to embracing their identity and developing into proud, strong, and powerful members of their communities. With chapters on coming out, staying healthy, Black Gay History, religion, safe sex, self-defense, the "down-low", and more, "Get By: A Survival Guide for Black Gay Youth" serves to empower the young Black Gay male against rising adversity, and triumph in the face of multiple oppressions.
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By Aaron L
May 11, 2009
"THANK YOU!!!" I got this book and opened it right away. I skipped to the chapter on downlow and coming out. It made me feel alot better. I didn't come out yet, but I will, because it tells me how to do it safely, and with a backup plan. This book helped me alot. :-)
"simply AMAZING" I read this book and I have to say the research and writing are excellent. The author did his homework, and bundled resources that are both complete and practical. The book becomes a bit political at times, almost trying to turn black gay teenagers into a voting block, but - on some level - political power is an answer to the overall problem. Jones does a wonderful job of imparting his knowledge to those who could greatly use it. BRAVO!!!
