Skip to Main Content (Press Enter)

Invisible Life

A Novel

A Novel

A Novel

A Novel

By E. Lynn Harris

By E. Lynn Harris

By E. Lynn Harris

By E. Lynn Harris

By E. Lynn Harris
Read by Mirron Willis

By E. Lynn Harris
Read by Mirron Willis

By E. Lynn Harris
Read by Michael Boatman

By E. Lynn Harris
Read by Michael Boatman

Best Seller

Part of Invisible Life Trilogy

Part of Invisible Life Trilogy

Part of Invisible Life Trilogy

Part of Invisible Life Trilogy

Category: Romance

Category: Romance

Category: Romance | Audiobooks

Category: Romance | Audiobooks

Paperback $16.00

Feb 15, 1994 | ISBN 9780385469685

Ebook $11.99

Nov 28, 2012 | ISBN 9780307831729

Audiobook Download $20.00

Aug 11, 2009 | 487 Minutes

Audiobook Download $8.95

Jul 05, 2000 | 180 Minutes

All Formats
+
    Invisible Life by E. Lynn Harris
    Paperback $16.00
    Feb 15, 1994 | ISBN 9780385469685

    Buy from Other Retailers:

    See All Formats (3) +

    Paperback
    –

    • Paperback $16.00

      Feb 15, 1994 | ISBN 9780385469685

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Ebook
    +

    • Ebook

      Nov 28, 2012 | ISBN 9780307831729

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Audio (2)
    +

    Buy the Audiobook Download:

    About Invisible Life

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

    About Invisible Life

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

    About Invisible Life

    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 eventually 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).

    About Invisible Life

    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 eventually 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).

    Read An Excerpt

    Reading Guide

    Read An Excerpt

    Reading Guide

    Read An Excerpt

    Reading Guide

    Read An Excerpt

    Reading Guide

    Also by E. Lynn Harris

    Basketball Jones
    Just Too Good to Be True
    I Say a Little Prayer
    What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
    Not a Day Goes By
    See all books by E. Lynn Harris

    Also by E. Lynn Harris

    Basketball Jones
    Just Too Good to Be True
    I Say a Little Prayer
    What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
    Not a Day Goes By
    See all books by E. Lynn Harris

    Also by E. Lynn Harris

    Basketball Jones
    Just Too Good to Be True
    I Say a Little Prayer
    What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
    Not a Day Goes By
    See all books by E. Lynn Harris

    Also by E. Lynn Harris

    Basketball Jones
    Just Too Good to Be True
    I Say a Little Prayer
    What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
    Not a Day Goes By
    See all books by E. Lynn Harris

    About E. Lynn Harris

    E. Lynn Harris is a nine-time New York Times bestselling author. His work includes the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted and the novels A Love of My Own, Just as I Am, Any Way the Wind Blows (all three… More about E. Lynn Harris

    About E. Lynn Harris

    E. Lynn Harris is a nine-time New York Times bestselling author. His work includes the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted and the novels A Love of My Own, Just as I Am, Any Way the Wind Blows (all three… More about E. Lynn Harris

    About E. Lynn Harris

    E. Lynn Harris is a nine-time New York Times bestselling author. His work includes the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted and the novels A Love of My Own, Just as I Am, Any Way the Wind Blows (all three… More about E. Lynn Harris

    About E. Lynn Harris

    E. Lynn Harris is a nine-time New York Times bestselling author. His work includes the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted and the novels A Love of My Own, Just as I Am, Any Way the Wind Blows (all three… More about E. Lynn Harris

    Product Details

    Category: Romance

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by Anchor
    Feb 15, 1994 | 304 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780385469685

    Category: Romance

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Anchor
    Nov 28, 2012 | 304 Pages | ISBN 9780307831729

    Category: Romance | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Random House Audio
    Aug 11, 2009 | 487 Minutes | ISBN 9780739377260

    Category: Romance | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $8.95
    Published by Random House Audio
    Jul 05, 2000 | 180 Minutes | ISBN 9780553751024
    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

    Praise

    Critical Acclaim for Invisible Life:

    Selected in Vibe magazine’s Fifth Anniversary Edition as one of its favorite books "on race, gender, and rules you must not live without."

    "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

    "Black Americans–have been given a rare opportunity with this book to broaden their understanding of lifestyles like or unlike their own. Mr. Harris has stimulated a dialogue within the African-American community, desperately needed for so long, about the complicated issues of sexuality."
    —Southern Voice

    "Powerful and vividly told–the story is compelling and leaves the reader wanting more."
    —Lambda Book Report

    Looking for More Great Reads?
    21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
    Get the latest updates about E. Lynn Harris
    And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
    And go from well-read to best read with book recs, deals and more in your inbox every week.
    By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and understand that Penguin Random House collects certain categories of personal information for the purposes listed in that policy, discloses, sells, or shares certain personal information and retains personal information in accordance with the policy. You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information anytime.
    Dismiss
    Thanks!
    Something awesome is on its way.
    Back to Top

    Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network

    Raise kids who love to read

    Brightly

    Raise kids who love to read
    Today's Top Books

    Today's Top Books

    Want to know what people are actually reading right now?
    An online magazine for today’s home cook

    TASTE

    An online magazine for today’s home cook