I sat and read through most of the reviews, but the one that stuck out to me, was the negative one. It seem to cut down the realilty of the storyline. So let me give you an even more realistic scope. In the 60's a degree was not required to obtain a position and experience wasn't a demand. A lot of folks were brought in on their merit to prove themselves and be trained.They were given the opportunity to shine and show their worth. My own mother started in a government job with only a high school diploma. How hard is to buy a roast or hand over a cup of water. Get a pair of slippers. No rocket scientist needed to that. Sylvie's job as a telephone operator was harder if you ask me. And after a year, if you haven't learned all you can learn then no, you shouldn't be promoted. Her boss obviously saw something in her hard work and dedication despite the husband wanting all of her time and attention because he felt she owed him. Despite what he said, she was supposed to do whatever he wanted, however he wanted it because he saved her dignity. And I'm sure back then many of men married to save a woman's dignity because that was not the time for being an unwed mother. He said he loved her so he married her, but still threw up in her face he could've had any woman he wanted. That's not love. Bobby was willing not to have her sacrifice her dreams for him. So he sacrificed his own, that's love. Her willing to leave everything regardless if he had made it or not, that's love. Something most relationships of this day and age no absolutely nothing about. This was a true love story, which it exactly what it was suppose to be, and I loved it.