Everything to Gain Low Price

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Summary: Everything...
Review: Everything to Gain is a great title, because this book has everything. Great characters, great drama, and great escapism. It dosn't matter if some things are "unbelievable"; the books content is so well written you can't help but to cheer Meg on and you just want to tell her there is hope and to keep trying. Thanks for making me feel like I was there!

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Summary: EVERYTHING TO GAIN
Review: From a Mothers point of view this story was a heartbreaking time in the life of someone who had so much going for her. The realism displayed during the grief, depression and months of trying to go on could only be written by someone who was close to the trials Mal went through. I don't think I'll ever forget the song that still rings in my mind that was part of the story. I felt the closure came when the children and her husband appeared in her dream and she was finally able to bury the ashes. I thought this was a good book and movie!

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Summary: Can you say corny????
Review: I found this book so far from believable that I actually found myself shouting the words "Oh, come on!" at least ten times.

It didn't start out all that bad - you more or less expected the life-is-so-perfect stuff as a build up to the tragedy. And, I guess it was a bit over-done, but Malory's grief was acceptable. But, after that - there was no point left to the story. There was not one single obstacle put in this woman's way - everything she tried to do turned into a roaring success! She hints at money problems immediately after the husbands death - yet there is no indication ever that money is a concern. Matter of fact, she just buys whatever she wants, keeps a staff of housekeepers on the payroll while she trots off to England for six months. Who was footing the bills?

Anyone who struggled after the death of a spouse, or anyone who ever struggled to build a business best NOT pick up this book. You'll end up throw it across the room.

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Summary: Very emotional
Review: I found this book to be very well written. The details made you feel like you were there. I love how it was written as if the character was telling the story. It helped to get to know Mallory. I couldn't put the book down. From chapter 19 on, I was moved to tears and could feel Mallory's pain

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Summary: Don't bother
Review: I read A Woman of Substance, and liked the book, so when I came across Everything to Gain, by the same author, I expected a good read.

I was extremely disappointed. The book was not worth the time. There is nothing to hold your interest - no strong characters or character development, no interesting plot, no sharp writing or snappy dialogue.

In short, a waste of time...

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Summary: Oh My God....!!!
Review: I thought this book was so badly written that
a)I couldn't read anymore than the first half
b)I kept laughing outloud
What a load of tosh. I have only ever read one other Barbara Taylor Bradford and the was about 20 years ago, the well known 'Woman Of Substance' and I remember absolutely loving it. I can't say I even liked this one.
The characters are so one dimensional and frankly BORING. The description and the dialogue are saccharine sweet. The way Mal talks about her husband and her marriage and her life in general is so idealistic it made me want to puke.Anyone who thinks this is a good read must have a brain the size of a gnat and haved the mental age of 12.I've written more interesting shopping lists.


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Summary: My first Barbara Taylor Bradford Book and my last.
Review: This was my first Barbara Taylor Bradford Book and it will be my my last.

What an absolutely boring book! My grandmother could tell a better story than this. What was Harper Collins thinking about when they published this book? This book was made into a Movie? Good Grief!

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Summary: You COULD put yourself in Meg's shoes...
Review: What a heartfelt story "Everything to Gain," was. As I read this book some time ago now, I can see Meg's grief as raw as it was, like I was experiencing this situation myself. Losing her whole family was terribly tough. And day by day, she continues to suffer for a very long time until she is ready to kill herself; this is where the turning point comes in. You'll have to read the book to find out what I mean, as I don't want to say too much.