“Yesterday, my life was headed in one direction. Today, it is headed in another. Fear, belief, love, is phenomena that determine the course of our lives. These forces begin long before we are born and continue after we perish.” – Cloud Atlas  Foreword The 1750’s l o v e The era of corsets. The 1750’s love is a love between a man and a woman who weren’t intended to be lovers. The woman comes from a wealthy family and has loved all her life in a luxurious home. She is then betroved to a man whom she never met prior, but has accepted due to her mother wishing for her to marry into a wealthier family. The only problem is, she runs into someone who giver her something worth remembering. The 1960’s l o v e The era of hippies. The 1960’s love is a love between a man and a woman who do not come from the same background. The woman has lived her whole life as a good child. Staying in school, getting good grades, involving in community service, and staying in a steady relationship. Her life is simple and almost perfect. Things begin to change when a stranger shows her a world outside of her world. A choice between leaving her life for an adventure or becoming a perfectionist is given to her. The 1990’s l o v e The era of music. The 1990’s love is a love between a man and woman who share one interest. The woman is atypical girl, very ordinary. Crushing on the most intelligent, athletic, and handsome man in the school; just as every other girl. She isn’t really expecting any feelings in return from him, considering she has the lowest grades in the school, doesn’t have any particular talent, and isn’t above average in any way. When he catches her playing music, she gets the feeling she might have a chance. The 2010’s l o v e The era of fun. The 2010’s love is a love between a man and woman who search for meaning. The woman is constantly getting herself in trouble. With a rebellious care free spirit, she continuously is put into unfortunate situations. There is nothing much to live for but living your life to the fullest is how she lives.  Until she meets someone who makes her heart beat faster than a drum. As she finds meaning with him, he finds her meaningless.