This is one of her best books/movies, I believe..there is also a movie with the same name. Two brothers in love with the same woman, one marries her and leaves her when he finds out the baby she is carrying will have abnormalties and he cannot deal with that..She does not know of the other brother's love for awhile..She has the child and supports her by herself and with her Mom's help, and a caring doctor nearby. She befriends a young girl who becomes her daughter's helper and it is wonderful! You just have to read it! Is one of my Absolute Favorite books!
If there were a 5 Star Review, it would be 5 Stars Plus!
Not a bad book by any means, but this one didn't do much for me. I was hooked very quickly, and felt an immediate connection with the characters, but then it became a little mundane and predictable. The cliffhanger in the first chapter was probably the only reason I managed to make it to the end.
My Mom read the book and thorughly enjoyed it. Said it was a feel good story.
Life has not proved easy for single mom Dianne Robbins, of Gull Point, Conn. Abandoned by her husband, lobsterman Tim McIntosh, just before their daughter Julia was born with spina bifida and Rett syndrome--a debilitating physical condition and an autism-like disorder, respectively--Dianne supports herself and Julia by building children's playhouses. At the age of 11, Julia weighs 29 pounds, and there is no guarantee she will live much longer; yet she has a magical radiance. Despite the difficulties of caring for a severely disabled child, Dianne is never bitter, and her relationship with Julia is hope filled and loving. Dianne had also believed that her strong love would repair Tim's damaged self-esteem and save their marriage. Now she is wary of getting involved with a man again. But Tim's brother, Alan, who also happens to be Julia's pediatrician, has been secretly in love with Dianne for years, and his steadfast devotion may be just what she needs. Meanwhile, Amy Brook, an adorable 12-year-old from a troubled family (and a familiar device in Rice's novels), finds sanctuary in the Robbins household and becomes Julia's best friend; through Amy's example, Dianne finally understands what true love means.
Nice story about a mother of a Rett's Syndrome daughter, her relationships, and her search for love.
Good story, loved the characters and the intimate look into their complicated emotions. Excellent read.
great book- i read one of hers and went out to find the other 6 i have immediately.
Perhaps this is because it was abridged, but this wasn't among my favorite Luanne Rice books
