Invisible Life
A Novel
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4.7 • 84 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
The re-issue of a remarkable first novel by a young, gay, black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming of age story out of the highly controversial issues of bisexuality and AIDS.
Law school, girlfriends, and career choices were all part of Raymond Tyler's life, but there were other, more terrifying issues for him to confront. Being black was tough enough, but Raymond was becoming more and more conscious of sexual feelings that he knew weren't "right." He was completely committed to Sela, his longtime girlfriend, but his attraction to Kelvin, whom he had met during his last year in law school, had become more than just a friendship.
Fleeing to New York to escape both Sela and Kelvin, Raymond finds himself more confused than ever before. New relationships--both male and female--give him enormous pleasure but keep him from finding the inner peace and lasting love he so desperately desires. The horrible illness and death of a friend eventually force Raymond, at last, to face the truth.
Customer Reviews
Great read
I read this book as a teenager and just reread it now at the age of a 43 year old fully openly gay man. I understand so much more of this book now better than I did at 14 and can relate to some of the experiences. I cannot wait to get into the rest of the series. I’ve been telling my friends about it to introduce it to the book clubs we are a part of.
Second time around
I found this book in a hospital gift shop over 20 years ago. I read it quickly then. I shared it with my office and everyone read it equally as quick. I decided to revisit it and I’m glad I did. Bravo, Mr Harris. Bravo.
Great Read
This was a great read. It was hard to put down.