How could anyone write a book about respecting the soul and not have anything in related to spirituality or the Soul. Again Mr. Boykin Trashes his own community with his wealth of negativity. Keith go read some Emmett Fox, Iyllna Vanzant, Jonnie Coleman or something dealing with New Thought because you are not respecting anything or anyone with this book.

Keith Boykin has done it again. This brotha has really got it going on. Everyone in the Black gay community should own a copy of his inspirational book.

Keith Boykin has once again pioneered and delivers a soul inspiring daily meditation guide for black gays and lesbians. His commentary on love, faith, courage, determination and other topics offers thought-provoking food for thought and encouragement. His daily inspirations are not only spiritually moving, but also intellectually stimulating. This book is a must read for all L/G/B/T people. Finally, Respecting the Soul makes the perfect gift for all occasions.

Kudos to Boykin for writing the book, but in all honesty, the work seems written for an audience that is either non-black or black but non-gay. For black gays, most of Boykin's observations will seem obvious, and he doesn't offer much new insight.

After a while, books like this grow tiresome and seem almost cynical in their opportunism.

Keith Boykin's One More River to Cross offers a wonderful discussion on issues that arise with being African American and gay in today's society. He does a wonderful job of making relevant issues known and connects the African American struggle from Frederic Douglass to Audre Lorde's Zami. Read it, you'll love it.

Intelligent, inspiring and insightful are just 3 of the great "I" words that describe "One More River To Cross." Never before has a book dealt with the issues of being part of multiple minority groups in such an honest way. The combination of politics and a peak into Boykins personal life really make this book hard to put down. Not everyone will be able to relate and or agree directly to every point made in this book, even if they're exactly part of the subject matter. Even with that obstacle the highs and lows of life for a specific group of Americans (whom to often go unnoticed and unacknowledged)are still brought to the surface and told in a way that will enlighten all. A must read for anyone who is supposedly a "minority."