SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Tom van Voorst is a forty-five year-old Dutchman in the midst of a major dilemma. As he stands at the crossroads of life, he realizes he is tired of living his life as a lie and decides to unveil his "real self". Follow his fascinating journey as he chooses a new path of acceptance in Changing Gears: A Tale of Relationships; Gay and Straight written by distinguished playwright and theater director Frans Boerlage.
Tommy becomes Tom when he marries and starts a happy life in Holland. After twenty years of marriage and fathering two sons, Tom yields to his latent desires and adopts a gay lifestyle in a place a thousand miles away from his native Amsterdam. By recapturing his earlier ways, he becomes Tommy again.
A long struggle between Tom and Tommy ensues. Embroiled in guilt and ambiguity, Tom feels a compulsion to "come out," but is he ready to do just that?
An epic novel that explores the essence of the crossroads of life, Changing Gears tells about the new path Tom has taken, his so-called "changing gears" -- in order to fulfill his real "Self". Tom, often called Tommy, represents the two unique sides of the same person, torn by guilt, confusion and ambiguity. He must rid himself of the burden he has carried his whole life, the stifling rules of convention that restrict him. Thus, he becomes free to pursue his true identity and fit into the "Acceptance-Game of Life."
Buy a copy of this fascinating tale and explore the crossroads of life!
About the Author
Dutch born opera stage director Frans Boerlage staged more than 180 productions: 23 years at the University of Southern California, previously 19 years at the Netherlands Opera, seven productions at the Liceu, Barcelona, nine productions in two years Seattle Opera, (American debut 1972, Lucia di Lammermoor with Beverly Sills). He directed all over in the USA, Canada, South America, South Africa and many cities in Europe. These days he is back to writing, after collaboration on plays and a musical. He recently authored two memoirs: Portrait Incomplete (Xlibris-2004) and Rapido to Endstation (Xlibris-2006) and the novel the Changing Gears (Xlibris 2007). In addition, his award winning poems were published in 2005. His philosophy: growing old in style, fighting Parkinson's with humor.
For more information on the author and his works, just visit his website at: www.fransboerlageauthor.com
Changing Gears * by Frans Boerlage
A Tale of Relationships: Gay and Straight
Publication Date: August 31, 2007
Trade Paperback; $17.84; 194 pages; 978-1-4257-3518-0
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