Lightning by Danielle Steel (English) Paperback Book

Description: Lightning by Danielle Steel The story of a woman who, while just managing to juggle a husband, a career as a partner in a prestigious law firm and a three year old child, finds her world is turned upside down after the tests from a routine medical check-up reveal shattering news. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The bonds of love and marriage are tested by one of lifes unexpected bolts of lightning.In Lightning, bestselling novelist Danielle Steel tells the story of a woman whose life is changed by one swift, unexpected stroke of fate.As a partner in one of New Yorks most prestigious law firms, Alexandra Parker barely manages to juggle husband, career, and the three-year-old child she gave birth to at forty. Then lightning strikes - a routine medical check-up turns her world upside down when tests reveal shattering news. Her husband Sam, a Wall Street whiz-kid, is as proud of his long-time marriage to Alex as he is of his successful career - until he is caught off guard by Alexs illness. Terrified of losing his wife and family, Sam fails to provide any kind of emotional support.Almost overnight, Sam takes his distance from Alex, and they become strangers. As lightning strikes them yet again, Sams promising career suddenly explodes into disaster, and his very life and identity are challenged. With his future hanging in the balance, Alex must decide what she feels for Sam, if life will ever be the same for them again, or if she must move on without him. Notes Alexandra Parker has difficulty juggling her husband, child and career as a partner in a prestigious New York law firm. One day a routine medical check turns her life upside down. Her husband Sam, a Wall Street whizz, is unable to cope with her illness and offers no emotional support. Alex is left with the decision of trying to get her life back to normal or moving on. Danielle Steeles latest hardback, Malice, is also published this month. Back Cover In Lightning, bestselling novelist Danielle Steel tells the story of a woman whose life is changed by one swift, unexpected stroke of fate. As a partner in one of New Yorks most prestigious law firms, Alexandra Parker barely manage to juggle husband, career, and the three-year-old child she gave birth to at forty. Then lightning strikes - a routine medical check-up turns her world upside down when tests reveal shattering news. Her husband Sam, a Wall Street whiz-kid, is as proud of his long-time marriage to Alex as he is of his successful career - until he is caught off guard by Alexs illness. Terrified of losing his wife and family, Sam fails to provide any kind of emotional support for Alex or his daughter. Almost overnight, Sam takes his distance from Alex, and they become strangers. As lightning strikes them again, Sams promising career suddenly explodes into disaster, and his very life and identity are challenged. With his future hanging in the balance, Alex must decide what she feels for Sam, if life will ever be the same for them again, or if she must move on without him. Lightning tells the story of a family thrust into uncertainty. In this significant novel Danielle Steel explores whether the bonds of love and marriage can withstand lifes most unexpected bolts of lightning. Author Biography Danielle Steel is one of the worlds most popular and highly acclaimed authors, with over ninety international bestselling novels in print and more than 600 million copies of her novels sold. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Trainas life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved.To discover more about Danielle Steel and her books visit her website at u can also connect with Danielle on Facebook at or on Twitter- @daniellesteel Promotional The bonds of love and marriage are tested by one of lifes unexpected bolts of lightning. Kirkus US Review A happy family is shattered and scattered when a career woman is diagnosed with breast cancer: Steels (The Gift, 1994, etc.) very damp - indeed, heavy-weeping - latest. Beautiful Alexandra Parker (her legs are long, her hair is red) - a top-flight Manhattan attorney specializing in labor law and libel - has been been happily married for 17 years to handsome Sam Parker, a top-flight venture capitalist. Alexandra and Sam are the middle-aged parents (shes 42) of adorable four-year-old Annabelle. Then one day Alex has a routine mammogram, and her world shatters: She will have to have surgery to remove a large malignant mass. Even before the radical mastectomy, however, and then afterward at home, what becomes horrifyingly clear to Alex is that her husband cant cope with her terrors and grief. At one point, Sam accuses her of "whining" and demands: "Why cant you suffer quietly?" (It seems that his mothers death from cancer has immobilized compassion). Then, for Alex, there are six months of chemotherapy. While Sam succumbs to the siren call of Daphne the British bombshell, his wifes balding head is being held by assistant partner Brock in marathon regurgitations in the office bathroom. Eventually, Brock and Alex (even before the six months are past) become lovers, Sam begins to have doubts about Daphne, and Annabelle is shuttled back and forth between parents. Then disaster strikes again when Sam and his partners are indicted for fraud and embezzlement. Is it the slammer for Sam? Will Alex solve her dilemma of loving both Brock the Kind and Sam the Pain, still her (now repentent) husband? Steel stretches the suspense until the last few pages. It was inevitable that prolific Steel would tackle a (rightfully) current concern, but - well, suffering along with Alex does not offer typical Steelian recreation. (Kirkus Reviews) Promotional "Headline" The bonds of love and marriage are tested by one of lifes unexpected bolts of lightning. Details ISBN0552137499 Author Danielle Steel Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Year 1996 ISBN-10 0552137499 ISBN-13 9780552137492 Format Paperback Imprint Corgi Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Language English Pages 448 Translated from English Publication Date 1996-07-04 UK Release Date 1996-07-04 AU Release Date 1996-07-04 NZ Release Date 1996-07-04 Illustrator Marc Simont Birth 1969 Affiliation University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Qualifications MBE Alternative 9781409092971 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145073015;

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