Publisher's Synopsis
Set in the 1960s and '70s, this is a story of love and betrayal. It begins with the high school romance between Michael, an underprivileged all-star athlete, and Meg, an only child in an upper-middle-class home. Determined to flee an abusive parent, Michael abruptly departs their small hometown in Michigan immediately after graduation to play football for the University of Southern California. Before he leaves, though, the young lovers make a pact to meet in five years. Will the thousands of miles and their individual goals prevent them from reuniting?
