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In Bittersweet, Danielle Steel has written a novel for our times, a story of choices and new beginnings. India Taylor lived in a world of manicured lawns and neatly maintained calendars: a merry-go-round of Little League, piano lessons, and Cape Cod summer vacations. With four wonderful children, India believed in commitment and sacrifice, just as she believed in Doug, the man she married 17 years before. For India, this was the promise she made, the life she had chosen--not the award-winning career as a photojournalist she once had. It was a choice she had never truly regretted. Until she begins to regret it with all her heart. India couldn't pinpoint the exact moment. Perhaps it was the last time her agent called, begging her to take an assignment Doug insisted she turn down. Or perhaps it was when Doug told her he thought of her as a companion and someone to take care of their kids, and not much more. At that moment, the price of the sacrifices she'd made began to seem high. And then, she met Paul Ward. A Wall Street tycoon married to a bestselling author, Paul lived life on his own terms, traveling the world on his own yacht. India hadn't planned to become Paul's friend. Anything more was unthinkable. Yet talking to Paul was so easy. India could share her dreams with him, and offer comfort when Paul suffers a heartbreak of his own. And while Paul urges India to reclaim her career, Doug is adamantly against it, determined to keep her tied to the home. But with Paul's encouragement, India slowly, painfully, begins to break free, and find herself again. Rediscovering her creativity and her courage, India uses Paul like a beacon on the horizon, sharing intimate phone conversations with a man half a world away, a man who never stops reminding her of all that is possible for her. India is changing, and nothing in her life will ever be the same again. Not her marriage. Not her friendship with Paul. And when India is presented with an irresistible opportunity, she makes a heart-wrenching decision, leaving a safe, familiar place-and the people she loves there-to move into the terror of the unknown. Bittersweet is her story, a story of freedom, of having dreams and making choices to find them. With unerring insight, Danielle Steel has created a moving portrait of a woman who dares to embark on a new adventure and the man who helps her get there. Her painful, exhilarating journey inspires us all.
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"It's a modern day tale of a career woman ( a famous photographer in the case of India Taylor) giving up her career to become a full time wife and mom and finding herself and her need to return to work with the help of another man.....It's one of Danielle Steels classic piece of work.... Touching !"
— Nirmala (5 out of 5 stars)
Bittersweet Listener Reviews
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" Bittersweet is one of Danielle Steel's best books.A wonderful story -Set in Cape Cod. It is a story of survival and finding oneself again. India,the main character is very likable and easy to relate to on many levels. One can not help cheering her on her up and down journey in life. "
— Lorma, 2/14/2014 -
" The story is quite boring. "
— Joyce, 1/29/2014 -
" Typical Danielle Steel story - good entertainment. "
— Amy, 1/15/2014 -
" I have been in a D.S. mood lately. I even challenged myself to try and read all of her books which is a big challenge because she has 65 + books. this was a pretty good one. The title definitely fit the book and it was a pretty true to life story. "
— Jennie, 1/14/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Its about a controlling husband that does not want his wife to pursue her dream to be an investigative reporter because of the kids. The she meets a friend who convinences her to puruse her dreams and regain her freedom. "
— Sarah, 1/14/2014 -
" I read this in a little over a day, such a sweet story! I read it a long time ago as I have many of D.S. books but didn't remember the storyline in this one. Of course it had a happy ending, my favorite kind lol! "
— Kristie, 1/3/2014 -
" A great book of love and loss and new found love. Terrific family drama. "
— Randy, 1/2/2014 -
" I enjoyed this lite tale of how the "other half" lives. An easy summer read. "
— Carol, 12/25/2013 -
" Mmmm ok, quite predictable, bit boring in parts, easy read but not a page turner. "
— Karen, 11/27/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. But at the same time it made me so mad (at almost at the end of the story) it made me scream at the book. But I really loved the end. so lovely and romantic. I too. want a man who would pass through a huricane or storm just to be with me. "
— Yajayry, 11/26/2013 -
" Dont forget who you are, what you need and what you do, because this way you neglect your dreams and that can kill you. "
— Desislava, 11/8/2013 -
" I enjoyed it. I read Danielle Steel when I am in the mood for her so I always enjoy her books. The story is always a little different but I know what I am going to get. "
— Donna, 9/13/2013 -
" I think there were too many thoughts from the characters described here. Beautifully written! "
— Homer, 8/24/2013 -
" good story but cliche ending. "
— Wendy, 5/3/2013 -
" 'Bitter' because India Taylor had to make a great sacrifice in order to find her true self but 'sweet' because she was finally able to fulfill her dreams. "
— Stasha, 3/10/2013 -
" This book was ok although I did find it slow in pace. Love eventually wins out without much fanfare. "
— Lynda, 2/8/2013 -
" Took me many years to read, I would start then quit, then try again in a few months. Once I finally finished it, it really wasn't too bad, but very hard to get into "
— Brittany, 1/8/2013 -
" I don't usually read romance novels, but this one worked for me. "
— Carolyn, 12/7/2012 -
" Cerita mulai seru ketika India akan bercerai, membaca endingnya ga salah kalo covernya perahu layar :p "
— Sulis, 7/29/2012 -
" Hadn't read a Danielle Steel in awhile, and this was typical of her writing style. Hated the main character's husband and it took half the book to get rid of him. By the time she got rid of him, I didn't like her much either! "
— BJ, 7/7/2012 -
" "There is love for everyone, just gotta wait" "
— Mallika, 5/2/2012 -
" I liked this one. The protagonist is an enjoyable character; her husband is a world-class jerk. But the romantic interest irritated me a little. I'm tired of wishy-washy men! The romantic interest is what busted this from a 5- to a 4-star book. "
— AlohaKarina, 1/14/2012 -
" "There is love for everyone, just gotta wait" "
— Mallika, 5/18/2011 -
" Hadn't read a Danielle Steel in awhile, and this was typical of her writing style. Hated the main character's husband and it took half the book to get rid of him. By the time she got rid of him, I didn't like her much either! "
— BJ, 2/13/2011 -
" Mmmm ok, quite predictable, bit boring in parts, easy read but not a page turner. "
— Karen, 10/14/2010 -
" Dont forget who you are, what you need and what you do, because this way you neglect your dreams and that can kill you. "
— Desislava, 9/5/2010 -
" I enjoyed it. I read Danielle Steel when I am in the mood for her so I always enjoy her books. The story is always a little different but I know what I am going to get. "
— Donna, 8/30/2010 -
" 'Bitter' because India Taylor had to make a great sacrifice in order to find her true self but 'sweet' because she was finally able to fulfill her dreams. "
— Stasha, 7/9/2009 -
" Typical Danielle Steel story - good entertainment. "
— Amy, 4/6/2009 -
" One of my faves...I kept forget that I read it...and was given it once, and bought it twice! lol "
— dd03, 8/21/2008 -
" I don't usually read romance novels, but this one worked for me. "
— Carolyn, 8/20/2008 -
" Just finished this book. This one was great. Wish Hurricane's came more often! "
— Dottie, 5/7/2008 -
" This is another beautiful romance that DS has written. It's one of the best ones she's written. "
— Kristen, 4/18/2008
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.