The Other Side of the River

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Journey back to the whimsical days of the 1950s, when life seemed simpler and the world seemed purer. Dina Lovelace, a "plain girl in a plain world," steps through the looking glass to live her fantasy. Once in a Lifetime is the intimate narrative of an idealistic girl catapulted into the thrilling, unsettling world of the newly born rock n' roll music industry. Counseled by Daniel Sparrow, teen idol and lead singer of the Four Tunes, the most popular group in the business, Dina and her three friends discover the rewards and pitfalls of success. Share in Dina's struggles to balance her upstart career with her undeniable yearnings for Daniel. Through her emotional and spiritual journey, Dina discovers how, as with us all, life's design can often be understood only in hindsight. In a time brimming with bright innocence, Dina's dream is interrupted by life's startling realities. Rekindle the exhilarating ecstasy of first love, as well as the heartache of frustrating circumstances. Enter the world of Once in a Lifetime.