In 1950's America, two teens meet and fall in love during one momentous year. Carrie and Tommy have been invisible, fighting for their place in the world, challenging "us" versus "them" stereotypes. When they are together, amazing things happen--not only for themselves, but also for others. Carrie faces domestic abuse, isolation, and bullies, with her only companions being her angels, until she meets Tommy. In him she has a noble champion, one who not only fights for her honor, but one who also has a genuine compassion for others. Tommy is the quintessential hero who leaves everyone better...