| Summary: | A creative work of literary fiction, Chrysalis is
the story of Rachelle Long: a young woman who struggles
to find her identity in a world marked by changing (and
often, conflicting) ideas regarding sexuality, economics,
gender roles and relations, and individual rights. Just
one year into the workforce following her graduation
from college, she already feels burned-out from an ill-fated
career in social work -- but soon discovers that
the stress and fatigue she's experienced are the least
of her problems. Fearing a reassessment of her sexuality,
she accidentally bumps into her best friend, Andie McKay,
during a night on the town -- and by night's end, their
fond reminiscences lead to a surprising turn of events.
Confounded by their initial tryst, she then embarks on
a cross-country rail journey -- traversing both physical
and emotional boundaries en route to a visit with a beloved
aunt. But while she is there, she makes another
discovery -- one which will shape her life's journey. === Graduation date: 1997
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