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The House on Hope Street Audiobook
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Danielle Steel's 49th bestselling novel is a story of courage and loss, of the power of family and the strength of the human soul. Life was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland. In eighteen years of marriage, they had built a family, a successful law practice, and a warm, happy home near San Francisco, in a house on Hope Street. Then, in an instant, it all fell apart. It began like any other Christmas morning, with joy and children's laughter. But for Jack Sutherland, a five-minute errand ends in tragedy. And suddenly, Liz is alone, facing painful questions in the wake of an unbearable loss. How can she go on without her husband, her partner, her best friend? How can she grieve when she must console five devastated children, including one with special needs of his own? Powered by her children's love, Liz finds the strength to return to work, to become both mother and "daddy," coaching her youngest son for the Special Olympics. And one by one the holidays come and go before her eyes: Valentine's Day without flowers and without Jack...Easter...July 4.... Then, just weeks before Labor Day, a devastating accident sends her oldest son to the hospital—and brings a doctor named Bill Webster into her life. Bill becomes a friend to Liz as he slowly heals her shattered son. And as the long days of summer blend into fall, a new relationship offers new hope, and Liz reflects on what she has, on what she's lost, on the little blessings that give strength when nothing else is left. Then, with the first anniversary of her husband's death approaching, and with it another Christmas in the house on Hope Street, Liz will face one more crisis before she can look back at a year of mourning and change—and ahead to the beginning of a new life. The House on Hope Street is about learning to live again after you think life is over, about getting up when you have been knocked down, again and again. It is about cherishing small miracles, and believing in big ones. It is above all about hope.
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"This was one of her better books, but its also an oldie. I really enjoyed the main character. She did a great job at writing her like your normal everyday woman. I cried thoughout the book several times, which never happens with me. This book has mixture of romance, touching moments and suspense."
— Britney (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This was a short one. I read it in 1 day. It was good but very predictable. I wish Jack had been around longer before he died & I wish the three daughters were bigger characters, she hardley even mentions 2 of them. I wasn't crazy about Bill either. I guess it was pretty good but too short. "
— Brandy, 2/18/2014 -
" nice read but very predictable. "
— Colletta, 2/17/2014 -
" it was her worst book, i guess i prefer books with more story in it, but it's just too simple, and i would never do what the main character did. "
— sofi, 2/13/2014 -
" As usual, fast paced and touching. Liz has a very strong and resilient character. "
— Rachael, 2/13/2014 -
" One of the better Danielle Steel novels. "
— doug, 2/1/2014 -
" Starts off slow , you will cry , overall good book "
— Mona, 1/25/2014 -
" Very good. Would have liked the ending to be a little longer. "
— Holly, 1/16/2014 -
" ....... Give me a mills & boons any day "
— Linda, 1/16/2014 -
" Barely better than the last book I read by this author. Never again will I read a book from this author. I see others love her writing. Must be me.. "
— Gerger02, 12/27/2013 -
" This is another beautiful romance from Danielle Steel about a couple enduring a lot, until life intervenes. A good read! "
— Kristen, 12/1/2013 -
" was almost cried when i read it T_T "
— uthe^_^, 11/20/2013 -
" I am not a big fan of this author but read this after thinking it sounded interesting from the blurb on the back and have to say I did enjoy it. A story with a bit of everything - romance, thrill, sadness, happiness "
— Booksdingle, 10/23/2013 -
" Loved it, as I do all of Danielle Steel's books. They aren't romances as many think. She's just an awesome author!! "
— Penny, 5/7/2013 -
" Not too bad. This was an easy read. I felt sorry for the main character loosing her husband on Christmas and left with 5 kids that's gotta be hard. I don't know this book was just okay for me. "
— Teresa, 12/20/2012 -
" This is one of Danielle Steel's recent bests. This book is both touching and heartwarming. I always recommend her books to friends and this will be near the top of the list! "
— Melissa, 10/21/2012 -
" Awful book...looked like a summary.nothing was fleshed out. "
— Sylvia, 10/4/2012 -
" Excellent book. I cried while reading it. It was so well written that I felt like everything was happening to me. "
— Tammy, 4/27/2012 -
" I read the book twice within 2 weeks....cried & cried! This story tells about how deep her love to her late husband & to take care 5 young children.Shes a strong lady facing up all the challenges and cope with her future life! "
— Rose, 11/22/2011 -
" Well, it was admittedly predictable, but not in a negative way (at least, for me). I loved the plot (though not exactly the most original one I've seen), and although I could predict the ending, it was the ending I wanted, so I wasn't disappointed. "
— Amanda, 9/3/2011 -
" I know I listened to the book previously. But I don't remember when it was. "
— Kasi, 6/26/2011 -
" Typical Danielle Steele- nothing surprising, triumph over tragedy blah, blah. Easy read got me through a snow storm. "
— Erika, 6/1/2011 -
" As usual, fast paced and touching. Liz has a very strong and resilient character. "
— Rachael, 3/14/2011 -
" i really enjoyed this book but boy did i cry "
— Melissa, 1/3/2011 -
" I am not a big fan of this author but read this after thinking it sounded interesting from the blurb on the back and have to say I did enjoy it. A story with a bit of everything - romance, thrill, sadness, happiness "
— Booksdingle, 12/22/2010 -
" awesome book read my stepmom's copy of it "
— Ashley, 7/17/2010 -
" Shows up that life is full of tragic unexpected surprises but that in order to move on, we must be willing to do so. "
— Stasha, 7/9/2009 -
" Awful book...looked like a summary.nothing was fleshed out. "
— Malinalda, 6/8/2009 -
" I read the book twice within 2 weeks....cried & cried! This story tells about how deep her love to her late husband & to take care 5 young children.Shes a strong lady facing up all the challenges and cope with her future life! "
— Rose, 3/23/2009 -
" I know I listened to the book previously. But I don't remember when it was. "
— Kasi, 3/21/2009 -
" Not too bad. This was an easy read. I felt sorry for the main character loosing her husband on Christmas and left with 5 kids that's gotta be hard. I don't know this book was just okay for me. "
— Teresa, 1/12/2009 -
" Typical Danielle Steele- nothing surprising, triumph over tragedy blah, blah. Easy read got me through a snow storm. "
— Erika, 12/17/2008
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.