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E. Lynn Harris's blend of rich, romantic storytelling and controversial contemporary issues like race and bisexuality have found an enthusiastic and diverse audience across America. Readers celebrate the arrival in paperback of his second novel, Just As I Am, which picks up where Invisible Life left off, introducing Harris's appealing and authentic characters to a new set of joys, conflicts, and choices. Raymond, a young black lawyer from the South, struggles to come to terms with his sexuality and with the grim reality of AIDS. Nicole, an aspiring singer/actress, experiences frustration in both her career and in her attempts to find a genuine love relationship. Both characters share an eclectic group of friends who challenge them, and the reader, to look at themselves and the world around thern through different eyes. By portraying Nicole's and Raymond's joys, as well as their pain, Harris never ceases to remind us that life, like love, is about self-acceptance. In this vivid portrait of contemporary black life, with all its pressures and the complications of bisexuality, AIDS, and racism, Harris confirms a faith in the power of love -- love of all kinds -- to thrill and to heal, which will warm the hearts of readers everywhere.
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"If you need a good cry this is the one you need. The character in this book become a part of your life while you're reading it! You'll find yourself wondering what's going on with Kyle while the book isn't in your hands. E. Lynn Harris has done a great job with this one. Enjoy!"
— Richelle (5 out of 5 stars)
Just As I Am Listener Reviews
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" I love this one too. "
— Lula, 2/17/2014 -
" The first book I read by E. Lynn. His novels aren't for everyone, but he was a very talented writer. "
— Miscoshia, 2/16/2014 -
" This book is classic E Lynn Harris. It's about accepting others for who they are and not being afraid to be who you are. "
— Chineka, 2/10/2014 -
" Loved me some E. Lynn Harris "
— Vellicia, 2/5/2014 -
" I read the first one and became addicted to reading the other ones. Each book is a continuation from the other one. "
— Cathy, 1/29/2014 -
" A Must Read! The Best of E. Lynn Harris... "
— Rae, 1/28/2014 -
" This was the first book I read by this author. I finished the book in one night and could not wait til the next one. I laughed, I cried, I was pissed, a must read. "
— Amy, 1/23/2014 -
" Continue the story of the main character of Invisible Life and how he comes to terms with hisown sexuality. Beautifully written, and teh story never gets old or stale! "
— Homero, 1/20/2014 -
" Another great book by a great author. "
— Jessica, 1/18/2014 -
" It's time this writer pick a team so his characters can too. "
— Vfields, 1/11/2014 -
" This book just felt so incredibly right. Currently, re-reading again. First story to make me cry. "
— Mercedes, 1/11/2014 -
" The friendship between Raymond & Kyle made me laugh and eventually cry... E. Lynn Harris wrote the hell out of this one. It was the first book that ever made me cry. "
— Author, 1/4/2014 -
" This book is a great read. I am not a gay man, but after reading this book I understand gay men and what they go through personally. "
— Panya, 1/2/2014 -
" I still remember sitting by the pool in Vegas on spring break & thinking how content I was with this good book. Memorable read. "
— Deidre, 11/23/2013 -
" Loved this book. It made me more aware of down low brothers, "
— Lynette, 10/7/2013 -
" Love all of his books. He deals with black homosexual characters is a real human way and confronts issues that they deal with. "
— Tracee, 7/18/2013 -
" This is the real deal, eye opening. "
— Armena, 1/27/2013 -
" I read a long time ago "
— Andrea, 9/10/2012 -
" Amazing! Kept my attention the entire read! "
— Shavon, 1/18/2012 -
" I just live Raymond and hated Basil for how he treated Raymond. When a book makes you feel you know it as a good book!! "
— Dorothy, 12/10/2011 -
" this reads like a second edition to Invisible Life, it a real page turner. "
— Mario, 10/26/2011 -
" I have this book, but read it some time ago, but I am a fan of all of e. lynn harris books, all of them are good. "
— Corinne, 10/19/2011 -
" E Lynn Harris contiunes with characters from his previous novel to this one. His writting style makes single women informed about the dishonesty that black men/men have with concealing their homosexuality. "
— Jenn, 10/10/2011 -
" I could not get anything done! For I could not put it down. If you know anyone who says " I really don't care for reading give them any one of Harris books it will change there mind about reading. "
— Angeldreads, 2/28/2011 -
" I loved this book!! E. Lynn Harris has a WAY with words!! His writing is juicy, well written and leaves you wanting more! "
— Brittany, 2/23/2011 -
" I was entertained and enlightened... "
— KC, 11/13/2010 -
" This wasthe very first book I read from E. Lynn Harris. It was a good read. "
— Valerie, 6/21/2010
About E. Lynn Harris
E. Lynn Harris (1955–2009) was the author of many novels and the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted. Many of his novels made the bestseller list of the New York Times and other publications. His numerous awards include the James Baldwin Award for Literary Excellence and three BlackBoard’s Novel of the Year Awards.
About the Narrators
Adenrele Ojo is an actress, dancer, and audiobook narrator, winner of over a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2018. She made her on-screen debut in My Little Girl, starring Jennifer Lopez, and has since starred in several other films. She has also performed extensively with the Philadelphia Dance Company. As the daughter of John E. Allen, Jr., founder and artistic director of Freedom Theatre, the oldest African American theater in Pennsylvania, is no stranger to the stage. In 2010 she performed in the Fountain Theatre’s production of The Ballad of Emmett Till, which won the 2010 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Ensemble. Other plays include August Wilson’s Jitney and Freedom Theatre’s own Black Nativity, where she played Mary.
Mirron Willis—actor of film, stage, and television—is the winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2012 and a finalist for the Audie in 2015, as well as the winner of four AudioFile Earphones Awards for his audiobook recordings. He has worked extensively in film and television and on stage with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Houston Shakespeare Festival, and the Ensemble Theatre, among others. He has recorded some 150 audiobooks, including the Smokey Dalton series by Kris Nelscott and My Song by Harry Belafonte. He resides and records audiobooks on his family’s historic ranch in East Texas.