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# Men of the House: A B-Boy Blues Novel

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Review: Men of the House: A Review by James L. Gibson - So I just finished Men of the House a few days ago but the phenomenal James Earl Hardy and it was amazing! I laughed, I cried, I got angry, and I healed some past hurts. Without question, the two scenes from the book that made me angry were the ones that involved Errol and his father Raheim. Watching Errol give in to peer pressure was hard (read the book if you want to know what he ends up doing and watching Raheim put his hands on Errol for giving in to peer pressure was even harder (if you've read the other seven books in the B-Boy series you already know how close Pooquie is to his Li'l Brotha Man). Mitchell, on the other hand, is still one of the most endearing Black SGL (that's same-gender-loving) men ever placed on the page. He is now a father and a husband. He is stronger than what his pet name (Little Bit) might suggest. It was so "jood" to see him play both father to Errol and Destiny and even "jooder" to see him play husband to Raheim (that Christmas kiss is one for the ages). Honorable Mentions: Sunshine (aka Crystal aka Errol's mother) still shines, Angel (aka Uncle A aka Raheim's last homeboi) is still an "angel", and Gene, BD, and Babyface are STILL the Three Muskateers! Always there to save the day! I personally want to thank Mr. Hardy for this book! I will be on the lookout for many many more stories to come! Errol held his own in this one. Who, I wonder, might be next? I always wanted a book about Mr. Montgomery "Montee" Simms (wink).
Review: Errol's Story is a WINNER! - I have been a huge fan of the B-Boy Blues series since reading B-Boy Blues in 1996. I have bought all of James Earl Hardy's books within and out of the series. I had to purchase Men of the House since it was the latest addition to the love story of Mitchell "Little Bit" Crawford and Raheim "Pooquie" Rivers we have grown up with. Men of the House centers on the coming of age story of Raheim Errol Rivers III., the fifteen-year-old son of Raheim. Errol has best friends, Sid and Roe, and attends Brooklyn Tech. He has a college-age girlfriend, Max. Errol is dealing with attitudes and views from his opinionated maternal grandmother, Gloria. She despises Mitchell and Raheim's Same Gender Loving relationship and Errol and Max's May-December relationship. Errol is secure in who he is as a teen growing up with his kid sister, Destiny "Baby Doll" Crawford-Rivers in a Same Gender Loving household. I loved his stance and advocacy for Same Gender Loving relationships and families as a straight Black male teen. His story is a testimony against arguments made by people who feel children raised in these households will turn out Same Gender Loving. My best friend Ra Shawn told me how Errol has a sexual side to him, so you know I had to read on to see how Errol expressed himself sexually. I was surprised by two major developments in Errol's coming-of-age journey. I will not kiss nor tell with spoilers for those who have not read it. I love reading YA novels and this one deserves to be seen as one. I recommend this book for parents, caregivers, and librarians. Blood does not make a family. Love does!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,027,214 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #332 in LGBTQ+ Family Life Fiction (Books) #11,861 in Family Life Fiction (Books) #31,324 in Black & African American Literature (Books) |
| Book 5 of 5  | A B-Boy Blues Series |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (155) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.39 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1719937907 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1719937900 |
| Item Weight  | 8.5 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 156 pages |
| Publication date  | December 4, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Independently published |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Men of the House: A Review by James L. Gibson
*by J***N on December 27, 2018*

So I just finished Men of the House a few days ago but the phenomenal James Earl Hardy and it was amazing! I laughed, I cried, I got angry, and I healed some past hurts. Without question, the two scenes from the book that made me angry were the ones that involved Errol and his father Raheim. Watching Errol give in to peer pressure was hard (read the book if you want to know what he ends up doing and watching Raheim put his hands on Errol for giving in to peer pressure was even harder (if you've read the other seven books in the B-Boy series you already know how close Pooquie is to his Li'l Brotha Man). Mitchell, on the other hand, is still one of the most endearing Black SGL (that's same-gender-loving) men ever placed on the page. He is now a father and a husband. He is stronger than what his pet name (Little Bit) might suggest. It was so "jood" to see him play both father to Errol and Destiny and even "jooder" to see him play husband to Raheim (that Christmas kiss is one for the ages). Honorable Mentions: Sunshine (aka Crystal aka Errol's mother) still shines, Angel (aka Uncle A aka Raheim's last homeboi) is still an "angel", and Gene, BD, and Babyface are STILL the Three Muskateers! Always there to save the day! I personally want to thank Mr. Hardy for this book! I will be on the lookout for many many more stories to come! Errol held his own in this one. Who, I wonder, might be next? I always wanted a book about Mr. Montgomery "Montee" Simms (wink).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Errol's Story is a WINNER!
*by D***S on January 20, 2021*

I have been a huge fan of the B-Boy Blues series since reading B-Boy Blues in 1996. I have bought all of James Earl Hardy's books within and out of the series. I had to purchase Men of the House since it was the latest addition to the love story of Mitchell "Little Bit" Crawford and Raheim "Pooquie" Rivers we have grown up with. Men of the House centers on the coming of age story of Raheim Errol Rivers III., the fifteen-year-old son of Raheim. Errol has best friends, Sid and Roe, and attends Brooklyn Tech. He has a college-age girlfriend, Max. Errol is dealing with attitudes and views from his opinionated maternal grandmother, Gloria. She despises Mitchell and Raheim's Same Gender Loving relationship and Errol and Max's May-December relationship. Errol is secure in who he is as a teen growing up with his kid sister, Destiny "Baby Doll" Crawford-Rivers in a Same Gender Loving household. I loved his stance and advocacy for Same Gender Loving relationships and families as a straight Black male teen. His story is a testimony against arguments made by people who feel children raised in these households will turn out Same Gender Loving. My best friend Ra Shawn told me how Errol has a sexual side to him, so you know I had to read on to see how Errol expressed himself sexually. I was surprised by two major developments in Errol's coming-of-age journey. I will not kiss nor tell with spoilers for those who have not read it. I love reading YA novels and this one deserves to be seen as one. I recommend this book for parents, caregivers, and librarians. Blood does not make a family. Love does!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mr. Hardy did a Jood Job!
*by A***R on December 4, 2019*

I have read the entire series of books.I was excited to read this new chapter in the lives of these beloved characters. Mr Hardy places the reader in a pivotal point in time where a dynamic shift is happening and the plot does not disappoint. Reading this made me fall in love all ver again. A quick read and hood one at that.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Men of the House: A B-Boy Blues Novel
- House Is Not a Home, A (B-Boy Blues (Paperback))
- 2nd Time Around (A B-Boy Blues Novel #2)

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