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Publisher: JaRon Publishing Group
Based on a true story, Janice Scott-Blanton’s debut novel takes you on a journey into the life of Annette Hawkins (alias), who is confronted with her military husband’s lifestyle of living on the "down low." Annette provided to the author, over 15 signs that were over-shadowed by her love and commitment to her husband, LTC James Hawkins (alias). For years, the fear of losing it all caused Annette to harbor their secret, until now! What will she do with what she knows? Will she confront him, expose him or live with it? This page-turning novel is filled with deceptive secrets, anger, resentment and lies. The graphic details will have you sitting up in your seat and wrapped in a whirlwind of emotions. Janice has conducted dozens of face-to-face and telephone interviews with Annette, reviewed a video tape and read journals that she and James kept over the years. This author gives first-hand information of "Down Low" characteristics, warning signs and cautionary conclusions. She also includes terminology sometimes used in the homosexual/bisexual community, such as the age-old Handkerchief Code etc.
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| Maybe she should read brokeback mountain |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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This goofy broad is actually suing the maker of Brokeback Mountain, citing that they copied scenes from her book. Her book was written in what, 2005? Brokeback was written in 2000. If she read the book she would realize that the movie is taken almost strictly from the book, from scene to dialogue. If her book mirrors the movie (instead of the other way around) perhaps she'll soon find herself on the other end of a law suit. This woman is pathetic.
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| Save Your Money! |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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I have never written a review before, but I felt like I just had to say something about this book. It was just plain awful. The writing was amatuerish and if this was actually based on a true story, the people involved were both selfish and trifling. I found the wife to be highly hypocritical of finding out about her husband's sexual tendencies considering the things that she was into.
The story did not flow well and the writer seemed to jump back and forth, not following any particular timeline. The dialogue was laughable and unbelievable. I only wish that it was possible to give something less than one star.
If you don't mind bad writing and a ridiculous plot, then by all means by this book. Otherwise, save your money.
I wish someone had warned me.
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| Do not read by yourself |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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This book was good. It started out slow, but when it got going, I couldn't put it down. You must read this book. I am quite glad that I was single reading this book or somebody's son, would have been in a world of trouble.
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| No More Secrets |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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Author Janice Scott-Blanton tackles the controversial issue of sexuality in her latest novel, My Husband Is On the Down Low...And I Know About It. The main characters, Annette and James, grew up together and shared a special and unique bond. Eventually they have a daughter and get married. At first glance they appear to be a normal couple, but they each have secret sexual needs and desires. Annette tells James of her yearning to be with another woman and they act upon it, becoming regulars in the swinger scene. While Annette accepts and even enjoys her bisexuality, James is conflicted with his sexuality and harbors several secrets, that once divulged threaten his marriage, his career, and everything he holds dear.
With the recent plethora of books on bisexuality, homosexuality, and the "down low," Scott-Blanton presents a refreshing viewpoint of the struggles that both men and women endure when trying to categorize their sexual desires. The characters were well developed. The reader knew their motivations and could understand their reasoning and actions. The story flowed well, but there were several scenes, such as a conversation on gays in the military, where the dialogue seemed forced. Overall, the book was entertaining and definitely eye opening. What made this novel even more shocking is that it is based on a true story. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a drama filled, intensely graphic and sexual explicit read that is sure to spark interesting conversations and debates.
Reviewed by Latoya Carter-Qawiyy
APOOO BookClub
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| Thanks for perpuating the ignorance |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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This book was one of the most offensive bodies of literature I've ever read. Not only is it generic but shes obviously pedaling her stereotypes to other paranoid sistas out there. Here is a suggestion, stop the hate and grow from love.
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