Once in a Lifetime

by E. C. Bassett


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Softcover
£11.58
Softcover
£11.58

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 23/02/2001

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5x8
Page Count : 204
ISBN : 9780759615380

About the Book

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.


About the Author

A child of the 1950s, E. C. Bassett lived America’s "golden age" in which life seemed less complicated. This, as well as his love of the era’s music, played a large part in inspiring Once in a Lifetime.

Born in Langdale, Alabama, he moved in 1962 to Milton, Florida, where he still resides. In 1975, he received his B.A. degree in English from the University of West Florida, where he also earned his M.A. in 1979. For 25 years he has taught high-school English in northwest Florida. Since 1980, he has been a part-time journalist (mostly sports), writing for newspapers across his home state.

In 1985, a tragic auto accident claiming the lives of three of his students led to a spiritual renewal that dramatically altered his life’s direction. For a decade, he and Beverly, his wife of 25 years, have been active in Christian overseas volunteer missions, serving in Jamaica, Trinidad, Belgium, Romania, Ukraine, and Russia.