Our Time - Another Bond
by Eric Hughes
In Our Time – Another Bond, author Eric Hughes weaves an absorbing novel you can’t put down. In a beautiful story of friendship, love, family, dedication, and more, you will get to know an ensemble of characters who mirror many people you know today in so many ways. The emotions involved resonate those that are experienced by almost everyone.
Paul and Terri have been married for thirty years, and they do enjoy a wonderful relationship. While on a Caribbean vacation, Paul suddenly hears a song he hasn’t heard in a long time—the favorite song he and his white girlfriend, Irene, shared in high school years ago. Hearing the song brings back a flood of memories of their relationship back then. In the 1960s, interracial relationships were taboo in their community in upstate New York. Their high school romance almost caused a riot and division in their school, among classmates, teachers, and their families.
When Paul receives an invitation to his thirty-fifth high school reunion, he is more excited than ever, and eager to contact Irene; he looks forward to seeing her after such a long time. But when Paul shares news of the past romance with Terri, she can’t quite understand or accept it. Still, Paul insists on pursuing his plan to renew the friendship, and then keep a platonic relationship with Irene even after the reunion.
Paul’s renewed friendship with Irene and her visit to see him in Washington, D.C. where he now lives causes a silent rift between him and his wife. Though Paul’s intensions are purely platonic, Irene on the other hand still hasn’t gotten over him. Paul, after many years, now discovers the adult Irene, and he realizes the remarkable, accomplished, and philanthropic person she has become, with all her contributions to society. How will Paul assure Terri of his love? How does he show his appreciation for Irene’s works?
Our Time – Another Bond is a touching and engaging novel that’s sure to make you smile, cry and learn.