About the Author

J. L. KING is an HIV/STD prevention activist, educator, and author. His expertise has been cited in national publications such as the New York Times and Essence, and his television appearances have ranged from The News Hour with Jim Lehrer to Black Entertainment Television. The father of three, he lives in Chicago.

Reviews

“A wake-up call.” —Dallas Voice
“A good read.” —The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
“A revealing look at an important social health issue.” —Booklist
“King ultimately delivers a powerful and emotional story and must be lauded for having the courage to do so!” —QBR The Black Book Review

This book has folks buzzing like a tree full of cicadas.” —Philadelphia Inquirer

“There's a new book girlfriends have got to read. It's a page-turner.” —Newsday (New York)

"A wake-up call." -Dallas Voice
"A good read." -The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
"A revealing look at an important social health issue." -Booklist
"King ultimately delivers a powerful and emotional story and must be lauded for having the courage to do so!" -QBR The Black Book Review

This book has folks buzzing like a tree full of cicadas." -Philadelphia Inquirer

"There's a new book girlfriends have got to read. It's a page-turner." -Newsday (New York)