Just One Look is an incredibly refreshing look at the toll relationships can take on people. And, more importantly, the resiliency of the human heart.

Covering the years from 1965 to 1979, the author deftly weaves into the story the tsunami like waves that shook America during those years. From the assassinations of JFK, MLK and Bobby Kennedy to the tragedy of the Vietnam war, her characters live and die in realistic situations.

Even hot dogs, apple pie and baseball appear in the background of the growing pains Dani, John, and their families experience on the road to maturity.

I don't want to give away any of the plot, everything is crucial to the unfolding of this book. This is definitely much more than just a "beach read" as it states in the reviews. It is a must read for anyone examining their own lives. ( )