Adrianus Franciscus Theodorus van der Heijden is a Dutch writer.
Van der Heijden was born in Geldrop, and studied psychology and philosophy in Nijmegen. After moving to Amsterdam he turned to writing. His first two books appeared under the pseudonym Patrizio Canaponi: the short story collection Een gondel in de Herengracht ("A Gondola in the Herengracht", 1978, Anton Wachter Prize, 1979) and the novel De draaideur ("The Revolving Door", 1979). Van der Heijden then began publishing under his own name in the 80s. Van der Heijden has won many awards, including all the big Dutch literary awards: the 2013 P. C. Hooft Award for his entire oeuvre, the 2012 Libris Literatuur Prijs for Tonio, and the 2007 AKO Literatuurprijs for Het schervengericht and the 1997 AKO Literatuurprijs for Onder het plaveisel het moeras. Some of Van der Heijden's books have been translated into German, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Spanish and Bulgarian.Van der Heijden (or A.F.Th. as he is called among book lovers) is most known for his multi-novel saga De tandeloze tijd ("The Toothless Time") about his alter-ego Albert Egberts. The saga describes his youth in Geldrop, his student days in Nijmegen and his life afterward in Amsterdam in the seventies and eighties.
In 2003 Van der Heijden started a new saga: Homo Duplex, based on characters of the Greek tragedies in a contemporary setting.
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Some of their strengths
A.F.Th. van der Heijden has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Diplomatic, Loyal, Intelligent, Practical, Honest, Caring, and Ambitious.
Intelligent and Inquisitive
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, A.F.Th. van der Heijden is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know A.F.Th. van der Heijden well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe A.F.Th. van der Heijden as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Altruistic and Ambitious
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, A.F.Th. van der Heijden is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Justice-seeking and Peaceful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, A.F.Th. van der Heijden tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.
Some of A.F.Th. van der Heijden's challenges
While A.F.Th. van der Heijden has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, A.F.Th. van der Heijden can be Stubborn, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Idle, Emotional, Standoffish, and Unfocused.
Hesitant and Narcissistic
One of A.F.Th. van der Heijden's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.
Unfocused and Indecisive
A.F.Th. van der Heijden is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive
Finally, A.F.Th. van der Heijden also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.
