My Husband Is on the Down Low... And I Know About It [Paperback]

Janice Scott-Blanton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2005

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: JaRon Publishing Group (March 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976468808
• ISBN-13: 978-0976468806
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,180,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save Your Money!, June 30, 2006

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deebee73 "book lover" - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Husband Is on the Down Low... And I Know About It (Paperback)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Maybe she should read brokeback mountain, January 29, 2007

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F. DuFriend "Knarf" (Tucson) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Husband Is on the Down Low... And I Know About It (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone Should Read This One!!!, March 28, 2005

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Mack (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Husband Is on the Down Low... And I Know About It (Paperback)

I just completed reading "My Husband is on the Down Low ... And I Know About it". I was absolutely blown away. The way the author approached such a volatile subject indicates that she is both talented and gifted. She definitely challenged my male testosterone driven beliefs.

I sincerely believe that this is truly a "must read" book for all who are in relationships, those who have open relationships, those who are homophobic, those who are sexually adventurous, those who are tolerant, those who don't understand the complexities of nature, sexuality and fidelity, those who have preconceived notions on what is okay and what is not okay in the bedroom, those who just want a good read, those who are curious, those who want a second opinion and of course those who have found themselves in relationship situations where the obvious answers were not there. This book took me on a relationship roller coaster that caused me to hold because of the intrigue.

Although society of today is more tolerant than in yester year, accepting or being tolerant on the issues of homosexuality has its limits. Society will judge a man on many fronts, his income, his education, his profession, his station in life, etc. All of these items are often forgiven when they don't meet with societal norms. The author of My Husband... gives us a different perspective. She takes you to point that makes you ask yourself, "is measuring man's sexuality a good measuring stick for a man's humanity".

It will be a travesty if this book doesn't make the best sellers list. I say this not because of the obvious financial gain for the author but for society's sake at large. The messages that the author provides are thought provoking, soul search, exciting, cleaver, emotional, erotic, heart wrenching, painful and joyous. When I put the put down I had a completely different perspective on what I "thought I knew". Everyone else should have this same experience!