What Becomes of the Brokenhearted

A Memoir

By: E. Lynn Harris

Narrated by: E. Lynn Harris

For almost a decade, beloved storyteller E. Lynn Harris has welcomed you into his family with his passionate, warm and trail-blazing novels. Now, he invites you into the most intimate world ever--his own.

Since his first book Invisible Life was published in the early 1990s, New York Times bestselling author E. Lynn Harris has wowed, charmed and romanced millions of readers. As a master storyteller, E. Lynn Harris has created an intimate and glamorous world centered around his signature themes of love, friendship and family. People all over the world have fallen in love with his characters and laughed and cried with them.

Now, in his most daring act yet, E. Lynn Harris writes the memoir of his life–from his childhood in Arkansas as a closeted gay boy through his struggling days as a self-published author to his rise as a New York Times bestselling author. In What Becomes of the Brokenhearted, E. Lynn Harris shares an extraordinary life touched by loneliness and depression, but more important, he reveals the triumphant life of a small-town dreamer who was able through writing to make his dreams–and more–come true.

Critic reviews

“The story of how [Harris] overcame the demons of his past is inspirational.”--Entertainment Weekly

“Emotional, heart-pulling . . .an in-depth look into the real world of E. Lynn Harris.” --QBR, The Black Book Review

“Has all the dramatic elelments of a compelling work of fiction. . . . And Harris shares the positive experiences that have helped him become . . . proud, successful, happy.” --The Advocate

The heart heals…somewhat!

Beautifully written! He was always one of my favorite authors and to hear his story—wow! As a fan, he is truly missed!!! One of a kind!

Brilliant Truth

E. Lynn Harris is a phenomenal author who speaks his truth. To be bold enough to be transparent with the world is impressive. Most live in secrecy. But he chose to put his feelings/ perspective on paper. To read each word took me through each emotion. May he Rest In Peace. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world. Thanks for having the courage and faith to make your dream come true and share it with the world. May it inspire many.