One More River to Cross: Black & Gay in America
by Keith Boykin
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Author: Keith BoykinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-12-29
ISBN: 0385479832
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Anchor
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Book Review: INteresting Read
Summary: 4 Stars
There is not enough discourse concerning the intersections and conflicts of black and homosexual america. This book does a great job at detailing these cross sections and differences. This book is best when we hear from the Boykin's personal memoirs and anecdotes. Stories about his gay uncle, his grandmother and his childhood wrestling buddy show the nuances of a developing black gay youth. The only problem with the book is that it compares homosexuality to blackness. This is not a problem in and of itself, however Boykin merely restates what is already known, without really bringing anything new to the table. Especially since these comparisons and contrasts have frequently been made. This book is strongest--and most interesting--when Boykin relates his personal childhood, educational and employment anecdotes. Boykin, a black gay Harvard Law graduate, occupies an unusual niche in America, his stories and perspective are bound to be insightful.
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