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Danielle Steel’s 56th bestselling novel is about family and friendship, about one woman’s struggle to break free from the past—and the man who helps her triumph. And most of all, it is about daring to believe in...Answered Prayers. On the outside, Faith Madison is the very picture of a sophisticated New Yorker. Slim, blond, stylish, Faith has a life many would envy. Overcoming a childhood marked by tragedy, married to a successful investment banker and having raised two grown daughters, Faith has enjoyed her role as mother and wife, and the good life that emanates from their bustling Manhattan town house. But every step of the way, Faith has carried within her a secret she could divulge to no one. And with it, she has kept an even more painful secret from herself. For Faith, it is the sudden death of her stepfather—a man who, like her husband, Alex, always remained just beyond her reach—that will touch off a journey of change and revelation. At the funeral, painful memories flood back—and an old friend reenters Faith’s life. Faith is greeting mourners, when she hears a voice behind her and a single word that brings a quick smile to her face: “Fred.” Only one person aside from her older brother, Jack, called her that. Brad Patterson was Jack’s best friend, a long, lanky boy who teased, tormented, and protected Faith when they fancied themselves “The Three Musketeers” as kids. When Jack died years later, Faith and Brad came together again in their common, inconsolable grief, then lost touch once more amid the demands of families and busy lives a continent apart. Now a lawyer in California, Brad has reentered Faith’s life just as she is making a decision that plunges her marriage into crisis. Determined to fulfill a long-held desire for a career of her own, Faith applies to law school against her husband’s wishes, igniting a barrage of anger and recrimination. Faith’s only solace is the correspondence she has begun with Brad, a man trapped in an empty marriage of his own, a friend she once lost and has found again. Soon e-mails are flying between them, bridging three thousand miles, sharing much-needed friendship, support, laughter. And as these two childhood friends rediscover each other, something extraordinary is beginning to happen. In the safety of their friendship, Brad will find the courage to make a decision he should have made years before. And Faith, too, is changing, beginning to believe in herself—and in her right to grab hold of her dreams. Gathering a strength she never knew she had, Faith is finally ready to face the most painful step of all: of sharing the secret that has long been haunting her, and truly opening up her heart for the first time in her life. With unerring insight into the hearts of husbands and wives, lovers and families, Danielle Steel tells a wise and moving story of the secrets that wound and the choices that heal—and of the second chances that come only once in a lifetime.
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"An overbearing husband that basically says to wife "if you do this our marriage is over" meanwhile he's been behaving like the marriage has been over for awhile. Another man, the other wife's best friend has the same kind of marriage, which ends when their child is critically injured falls in love with the wife, kicking himself for not falling in love with her when they were kids."
— Tara (5 out of 5 stars)
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
Answered Prayers Listener Reviews
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" I enjoyed this book however I think I should reread it beacause I was young when I read it and most likely didnt understand it completely. All i remember is that the story line kept me interested enough to read it as a child! "
— Ashlee, 1/30/2014 -
" It was a usual Danielle Steel book...love triumphs in the end. Always an easy, relaxing read! "
— Carrie, 1/18/2014 -
" This is another great passionate romance about two people who fall in love despite obstacles and have great triumphs even for second chances. A good read! "
— Kristen, 12/26/2013 -
" My first Danielle Steel read. Good story, interesting. She gets a little wordy and relentless when describing the woman's past. I was like, "Ok! I get it already!" These are the kind of books you like to read to just kill the time. "
— Chelsea, 12/24/2013 -
" An overbearing husband that basically says to wife "if you do this our marriage is over" meanwhile he's been behaving like the marriage has been over for awhile. Another man, the other wife's best friend has the same kind of marriage, which ends when their child is critically injured falls in love with the wife, kicking himself for not falling in love with her when they were kids. "
— Tara, 12/19/2013 -
" This book was okay. Probably not somehing id read again but not bad, just not great either. "
— Krystle, 12/15/2013 -
" When your in "just the right mood", Danielle Steel is just amazing. Love, despair, hope .... all of those wonderful words just resonate with you. "
— Marianne, 12/15/2013 -
" A good read..no suspense..just the usual D.S. formula..which I like esp when I need to relax :-) "
— Alice, 12/3/2013 -
" It was pretty good. Very predictable, but a quick read that was easy and had a good story to it. I enjoyed it and finsihed it in less than two days. The characters are relatable and i liked it. <3 danielle steel <3 "
— Avalia, 11/22/2013 -
" Every women who is totally committed to her house and her husband should read this book. Really touching. "
— Faiza, 11/13/2013 -
" This book was okay. Probably not somehing id read again but not bad, just not great either. "
— Krystle, 10/11/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Its about 2 childhood friends in troubled marriages that through each other's support are able to follow their dreams. You definately develop a strong attachment to both of them and are fighting for them all the way. "
— Sarah, 9/24/2013 -
" Loved the book. Danielle Steele continues to wow me :) "
— Sarah, 9/4/2013 -
" Last Danielle Steel I'm ever going to read. None of her female characters have any backbone. They let themselves get walked over, never ask for what they want. They sacrifice in silence. Makes me want to barf. This one really made me angry. No more. "
— Genevieve, 8/27/2013 -
" So-so book. Very fast read. Great summertime beach book. Predictable romance. "
— Lisa, 5/13/2013 -
" I thought that it was really lame at the beginning, fred seemed so defeatist and gave alex much more than he deserved, well the development of events turned out to be really cool, not bad! "
— Haneen, 2/25/2013 -
" Ahh, I love a happy ending. Book actually took me a longgggg time to read, but it was worth it. "
— Paula, 10/4/2012 -
" Every women who is totally committed to her house and her husband should read this book. Really touching. "
— Faiza, 9/17/2012 -
" Good book. Had a little different story line than usual. Liked it. "
— Shari, 9/12/2012 -
" This was the first of her books I ever read, and thanks to it, I own her entire collection. She's a phenominal writer, even though some of her stories seem alike, there is always a twist to it. keep reading. "
— Rosie, 4/5/2012 -
" Listened to this with Florence. A good example of this type of book. "
— Van, 11/23/2011 -
" Another great book. Made me do alot of thinking. "
— Shelly, 9/24/2011 -
" This was a really good book. Two people who knew one another from childhood but had separate lives and went through hardships and then find themselves face to face. A very good book and I loved the ending. "
— Mischelle, 9/3/2011 -
" Another great book. Made me do alot of thinking. "
— Shelly, 8/12/2011 -
" I expected more after how big the media makes Daniel Steel. Not as good a writer as lots of others who I guess don't have enough money to promote themselves. And quite a few mistakes! "
— Linda, 3/14/2011 -
" I absolutely loved this book, the end shocked the heck out of me, one of my favourite DS books ever! "
— Jenn, 1/28/2011 -
" All the right prayers are answered. It takes a while but it turns out that your dreams and desires fulfill. "
— Desislava, 1/7/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book. I was a little worried about the content but was pleased about how it was handled. "
— Susan, 11/15/2010 -
" So-so book. Very fast read. Great summertime beach book. Predictable romance. "
— Lisa, 8/16/2010 -
" classic Danielle Steele, fairly corny, midlife coming of age for wife of asshole investment banker "
— Janet, 7/25/2010 -
" Started off very slow, but after I got into it I had a hard time putting it down. Presistent prayer helps in many ways. Good and interesting romantic novel. "
— Brenda, 10/12/2009 -
" First ever Danielle Steel book I read and it gets me ADDICTED to her <3 "
— Zahra, 8/8/2009 -
" Last Danielle Steel I'm ever going to read. None of her female characters have any backbone. They let themselves get walked over, never ask for what they want. They sacrifice in silence. Makes me want to barf. This one really made me angry. No more. "
— Genevieve, 7/7/2009 -
" My first Danielle Steel read. Good story, interesting. She gets a little wordy and relentless when describing the woman's past. I was like, "Ok! I get it already!" These are the kind of books you like to read to just kill the time. "
— Chelsea, 6/13/2009 -
" Ok...sweet...like a Sunday night movie. Nothing remarkable. "
— Rebecca, 4/28/2009 -
" Danielle is getting very repetitive. She likes to say the same things again and again. Sometimes the story lines are the same. "
— Jude, 12/9/2008
About Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include many acclaimed novels. She is also author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.
About Ron McLarty
Ron McLarty is a veteran actor of television, film, and stage as well as an award-winning audiobook narrator. He has more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including as a series regular on Spencer for Hire and Law & Order. His film career began in 1977 with a performance in The Sentinel and continued with such films as The Postman, Flamingo Kid, and, most recently, How Do You Know? His stage credits include Broadway and other productions. He has narrated more than 100 audiobooks, earning nine Earphones Awards and recognition by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense in 2009 and 2010. He has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Awards and then won the award in 2001 for Best Mystery Narration. He is also an accomplished playwright and an acclaimed novelist.