Invisible Life

A Novel

By: E. Lynn Harris

Narrated by: Mirron Willis

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

The remarkable first novel by a young, gay, Black author who fashioned a deeply moving and compelling coming-of-age story out of the 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 force Raymond, at last, to face the truth.

Invisible Life has been hailed as "one of the most thought-provoking books - since James Baldwin's Another Country" (Richmond Voice), and Harris's "stories have become the toast of bookstores, reading groups, men, women, and gay and straight people" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).

"A quick, entertaining and thought-provoking read - This is a compelling story that commands and holds the attention until the final page is turned." ( Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

©1994 E. Lynn Harris (P)2009 Random House

Critic reviews

"One of our favorite books on race, gender, and rules that you must not live without." ( Vibe)

What a great book.

This book is a great book. This book is an inspiring a life change experience.

Amazing!!!

What made the experience of listening to Invisible Life the most enjoyable?

I have read this book SOOOO many times but hearinig it read was awesome. It brought the book even more to life.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Invisible Life?

Kelvin and Ray's first kiss was the most memorable of the book.

Which scene was your favorite?

Kelvin an Ray's first kiss will always be my favorite scene.

Any additional comments?

This book helped me to feel perfectly fine about being openly gay and comfortable in my own skin.

My 1st novel of the Gay Experience in 1999

I love this book and the whole collection. E. Lynn Harris introduce me to a world that i set my life path on. From this book alone, Invisible Life set foundation for you to be Gay a professional without all the typical stereotypes gays. Thank you Mirron Willis for Narrating you brought the book to life.

Great classic lit

You will be moved to laughter and tears by this writer. Wonderfully layered characters and a world set within our very own. Discover the truth of these interesting people you will fall in love with as they grow. The series is a must own!

Entertaining Audible

awesome story. I enjoyed listening to this wonderful story. I highly recommend it to anyone.

Great book

I read these novels years ago but have enjoyed it all over again!!! I will be listening to them all.

bravo

I cant express my gratitude for your work sufficiently. This is a fantastic read!!!

Compelling. I didn't want to stop listening.

If it had been on paper, I wouldn't have been able to put it down. As an Audible selection, I couldn't stop thinking about the characters when I wasn't listening.

I read this book when I was ten years old

when I was ten years old my aunt had this book I read the back of it and was hooked, I stole it from her and read it many times that summer the older I have gotten as a gay black man who has lived in Chicago for 12 years listing to this book at such now make the book mean so much more to me than before.

Great book

great book ..I loved the story line so much ..thanks for writing this book E. Lynn Harris, Mirren Willis