Love Diary #4
In "Unworthy of His Love," high school student Phyllis idealizes actor Fredric Parker as her perfect man, clinging to that dream through college—turning down dates and living in fantasy. When a scandal shatters her idol, she reluctantly starts dating football player Jimmy, whose quiet courage in an emergency slowly reveals a different kind of heroism. Art by John Forte brings this heartfelt coming-of-age story to life in a 1952 love diary that captures the quiet shifts of growing up.
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High school student Phyllis meets actor Fredric Parker and decides he is her model for the perfect man. Even when she goes to college, she turns down dates, preferring to dream about finding her perfect mate. After Fredric Parker is involved in a scandal, Phyllis realises there is no perfect man. She reluctantly dates football player Jimmy. Jimmy’s behaviour during an emergency makes her realise that he’s brave and sweet and she discovers he is the man of her dreams.
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