A Novel by Gordon Blitz
Stretched Love
A passionate exploration of love, family, and the bonds that hold us together through life's most challenging moments.
250
Pages
5.0★
2 Reviews
2023
Published
About the Novel
Stretched Love is Gordon Blitz's third novel, a profound exploration of human connection and resilience. The story plunges us into the passionate marriage of Warren and Rebecca, a couple in their thirties, and her troubled younger gay brother, Paul.
The Heart of the Story
The hold that these three characters have on each other takes on mythic proportions when one of them faces serious illness. Blitz does not hold back from the savagery of disease and death. The relationships take an unexpected turn—one that doesn't always make sense. Yet Blitz brilliantly demonstrates that love in all of its forms can be stretched, even beyond the grave.
Themes
- Passion and intimate human connection
- LGBTQ+ experiences and family dynamics
- Resilience through illness and loss
- The transformative power of love
"An exceptional novel that changed my life. The healing power of love made for an inspirational journey."
About Gordon Blitz
After forty years as an accountant, Gordon Blitz retired in 2017 and became a passionate writing machine. As a senior LGBTQ+ man, he brings a unique and authentic perspective to his work, drawing from five decades of lived experience in the LGBTQ+ community.
Creative Pursuits
Gordon is a multi-media creative artist, novelist, playwright, and performer. His work spans multiple genres and mediums, including:
- • Six published novels since 2021
- • Multiple award-nominated plays and monologues
- • A documentary about his life: "Walk in the Park: A Life Rewritten"
- • Published works in literary journals and anthologies
Recognition
His play "Reflections of A Gay Jewish Boy" was a finalist for the National Festival in Washington, D.C. His monologue "Caged" won the Go Write a Play competition from the Kumu Kahua Theatre in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Reader Reviews
"An exceptional novel that changed my life. The healing power of love made for an inspirational journey."
— Neal Wiener
"Gordon Blitz's novel takes you on an exploration of love, passion, and compassion among friends and family members who are growing up and into actualized adults. The main characters experiment and seek experiences even as they find careers and form creative, loving families."
— Charlie Becker