Once in a Lifetime

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Summary: Once in a Lifetime
Review: Once in a Lifetime you read a book that changes the way you look at life and love forever. For me, that book was the Bible, but "Once in a Lifetime" is a close second. The tragic life circumstances which Ms. Steel's characters are forced to endure are not unlike the biblical sufferings of the prophet Job. Except, of course, that Ms. Steel, not the Almighty, is the one devising cruel and unusual experiences for the hapless protagonist. Anyway, I highly recommend this book, especially if you like the Book of Job.

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Summary: Once in a Lifetime
Review: Once in a Lifetime you read a book that changes the way you look at life and love forever. For me, that book was the Bible, but "Once in a Lifetime" is a close second. The tragic life circumstances which Ms. Steel's characters are forced to endure are not unlike the biblical sufferings of the prophet Job. Except, of course, that Ms. Steel, not the Almighty, is the one devising cruel and unusual experiences for the hapless protagonist. Anyway, I highly recommend this book, especially if you like the Book of Job.

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Summary: I have read this book many times, and it is a favorite!
Review: The characters in this book are strong and truely believable. Incorporating the disability of the young boy was a special touch that tugged at the heart strings. This book exemplifies a mother's love for her child.

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Summary: One of her best stories!
Review: This has been one of my favorite Danielle Steel books for a long time. I really enjoy her early works the best, and the characters seem to be more realistic, though their struggles are heartwrenching and devastating. This one is no exception. It's hard enough to lose a spouse or a child, but to lose both... then have to raise a handicapped child that will never meet his father or sister... and to do this all alone... well, all I can say is Danielle Steel takes real life tragedies, and pushes them to find out how much her characters can take... then pushes them a little more. This one will have you crying for the devastating loss, then crying for the heartwarming mother-son relationship. There is so much more to this story, and anyone that has ever read Danielle Steel will know that her stories take you on a roller coaster ride, and make you walk away a different person than the one you were before.

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Summary: One of her best stories!
Review: This has been one of my favorite Danielle Steel books for a long time. I really enjoy her early works the best, and the characters seem to be more realistic, though their struggles are heartwrenching and devastating. This one is no exception. It's hard enough to lose a spouse or a child, but to lose both... then have to raise a handicapped child that will never meet his father or sister... and to do this all alone... well, all I can say is Danielle Steel takes real life tragedies, and pushes them to find out how much her characters can take... then pushes them a little more. This one will have you crying for the devastating loss, then crying for the heartwarming mother-son relationship. There is so much more to this story, and anyone that has ever read Danielle Steel will know that her stories take you on a roller coaster ride, and make you walk away a different person than the one you were before.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is the first Danielle Steele book I read, and immediately fell in love with her books. I started going back and reading previous books. It broke my heart to read about the fire. I liked the flashback technique. I really felt for this mother going through such a hard time. This is on my recommended reading list.

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Summary: Touching
Review: This was my second book and it was a touching love story. It starts off at the present when Daphne gets caught in an accident. She goes back to the time when she first meets Jeff and how she lost him and how she gave up. Then John comes along and it tells how how she also lost him in the same tragic way she lost Jeff. Then it moves along after that and how she finally gave up on love then it goes back to the morning when she finally woke up from the accident. I can say that it has a pretty sweet ending. I can't tell you all, I'll spoil the suprise! note: This is such a good book! Try it and you won't be sorry!

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Summary: A truly great book to escape to...
Review: This was my second book that I have read by Danielle Steel. It was hard to put down. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to read a great book!

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Summary: Now this is how Danielle Steel used to write...
Review: This was the first book I read by Danielle Steel and I fell in love with it. It was a looong time ago (1985 or 86, I believe) but I still remember it well. The characters (especially Daphne and her son) were realistic and fascinating. Daphne seemed like the writer type--very shy, quiet, and likes her privacy. I also liked hearing (no pun intended) about the school for the deaf and how Daphne and her son learned sign language. For those of you who've read only her 1990's books, you have got to read this one. I think then you'll understand how she became a bestselling author.

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Summary: First and favourite book
Review: This was the first Danielle Steel book that I read and I loved it. I really felt that I was a part of Daphne's life, sharing her highs and lows. A great read.