Orange

A novel you can enjoy as a pure romance love story, or — if you wish — a sociopolitical critique of the developing world, alongside an inspiring spiritual journey of the humble, resilient everyday hero. An emotionally powerful narrative achieving its objectives through its Trojan Horse structure: A high-performance Ferrari of absolute, hidden power... disguised in white denim and sneakers. A meticulously crafted story of multiple layers and highly nuanced subtext.

Logline:

When Filipino American Cris and rural beauty Anna are drawn into a ten-day whirlwind romance, their short summer together unfolds as a love story for the Philippines, and years later, blossoms into a love story for God.

Synopsis

"Orange, the Color of Sunset" explores the volatile, whirlwind relationship between Cris, a derisive, Manhattan-raised son of a powerful Philippine senator, and Anna, an academically accomplished, highly cunning, yet fiercely guarded intellectual powerhouse rooted in her provincial community of Ilocos Norte. Their rapid summer romance escalates into intense ideological battles, reflecting deep class disparity, socio-political third-world corruption, and the resilience of the marginalized masses. Despite their abrupt and painful separation, their time together forces both characters toward significant personal and spiritual transformation, in the hopes that, one day, their love may yet endure, for they are "just on Earth."

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A deeply emotional romance novel... that absolutely subverts romance.

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Romance, Subverted

The "Meet Cute"

-- There is nothing "cute" about their "meet." Their first conversation is her absolutely roasting him. A head-on collision between two wildly divergent worlds.

Cinderella, Subverted

-- Our "Cinderella" does not need the prince's validation. She holds him in "intellectual contempt."

Rich Boy Saves Poor Girl

-- Rich boy will not save the poor girl. Poor girl tries to save him... and fails. Spectacularly. A further subversion of the romance subversion.

The Simple, Innocent Rural Beauty

-- There is nothing "innocent" nor "simple" about our rural girl. She's like a high-performance Ferrari who uses her beauty and brains for war.

Billionaire, Subverted

-- Our powerful yet powerless rich kid won't be saved by his "princess in shining armor". He has to save himself.

Antagonist. Protagonist

-- The Antagonist is not who you think. The Protagonist is not who you think (definitely not your two main leads).

The Heroic Mantle

-- Ultimately, the novel subverts itself, transferring the mantle of heroism from the lovers to the Dearest Friend, who then bestows it upon the smallest, the most humble, the least of us.

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A Love Story for the Philippines

Quotes and Excerpts from the novel

"... Our country is broken, but it's still beautiful. I hope you get to know it someday... "

"... If the SYSTEM, the government, the country has declared war upon the poor, look upon the poor—we are very strong. We are very resilient..."

A Love Story for God

Quotes and Excerpts from the novel

"... Do you have a personal relationship with God? Do you talk to Him as a friend, just like I'm talking to you right now... "

"... My new purpose had nothing to do with accolades, work titles, or anything I had previously achieved. It was so simple—just one heart. And through this, God told me, 'Anna—you matter.'"

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The full eBook includes:

* Full novel (51 Chapters, estimated at 320 pages)

* 4+ hours of audio-visual story learning content (audio podcasts, videos, et al.)

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About the Author

Writer Pseudonym of Orange the Color of Sunset: Teresa Jane Eir

Author Background and Credentials:

-- Graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University in the Philippines.

-- Holds a Master's Degree from New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

-- Lived in the International House New York and served in the I-House NYC Resident Council.

-- Worked at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

-- Left New York, returned to the Philippines, lives a quiet and simple life.

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Orange, the Color of Sunset © National Library of the Philippines (NLP) Copyright