Toss of the Coin

<p><em>Toss of the Coin: Choosing My Gay Destiny</em> recounts Rob’s journey through life from shy perfect boy to audacious risk-taker. He travels from the blue-collar world of Chicago into the gay paradise of San Francisco one of the most dynamic scenes of the late twentieth century.</p><p> </p><p>There are adventures of all kinds and many decisions to be made. Rob hits the jackpot when he meets Denis and they begin a six-decade life together. On a whim and a prayer Rob says yes to a proposal that thrusts him into the high-power world of real estate. The bubble bursts and Rob becomes sick with HIV. He examines and changes his lifestyle rebuilding his health and confidence.</p><p> </p><p><em>Toss of the Coin</em> is more than a historical memoir. It is a passionate no-holds look at Rob’s roots and revelries in Chicago San Francisco and Palm Springs and his coin tosses along the way.</p>