rin O'Fallon is a radical activist on the verge of graduation. Living in a commune and attending collage with like-minded people - each willing to risk everything for what they believed to be right.
Carol Johnson is a young cop still searching for her own identity. Living in the home left to her by her deceased parents, working in the only job she can imagine, never thinking to question or explore her own needs or desires.
The time is 1972 - a time when all of society seemed to be at war - and as the 'flower power' era is coming to an end, these two women confront each other from opposite sides of an explosive demonstration that proves to be more tame than the rocky road they will travel to find themselves and each other.
I confess I found One Belief Away by CN Winters to be a bit of a mixed bag.
Many of the situations within the book brought to mind old memories and emotions - an intriguing addition that enhanced my enjoyment of the storyline. However, because events were mentioned but not explained, I suspect that much of the impact could be lost on those who are unfamiliar with the time, and in my opinion, that's a shame.
The storyline itself is pretty standard - girl-meets-girl and feeling wildly attracted to each other, they over-come all manor of differences to live happily-ever-after. And if you are looking for a light-read, One Belief Away is a very good choice.
All of that said, I will add that I found myself spellbound and in awe of the manner in which Ms. Winters relayed the deep feelings that can hit a woman when she first recognizes herself as a lesbian. Never have I seen, heard or been able to express how deeply this discovery can cut through a woman's life, and her own understanding of self.
So, I would recommend this book for a number of reasons - a deeper understanding of what self-knowledge can create within a woman - a light-read - a walk down memory lane.
Until next time...
