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Happy Birthday: A Novel
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In This Beguiling New Novel, Danielle Steel Tells The Story Of Three Very Different People, Each Of Whom, On The Same Day, Reaches A Crucial Turning Point In Lifea Rite Both Bittersweet And Full Of Hope, A Time To Blow Out The Candles, Say Goodbye To The Past, And Make A Wish For The Future.Valerie Wyatt Is The Queen Of Gracious Living And The Arbiter Of Taste. Since Her Longago Divorce, Shes Worked Hard To Reach The Pinnacle Of Her Profession And To Create A Cameraready Life In Her Fifth Avenue Penthouse. So Why Is She So Depressed? All The Hours With Her Personal Trainer, The Careful Work Of New Yorks Best Hairdressers, Cosmetic Surgeons, And Her Own Godgiven Bone Structure And Great Looks Cant Fudge The Truth Or Her Lies About It: Valerie Is Turning Sixty.Valeries Daughter, April, Has No Love Life, No Rest, And No Prospect Of That Changing In The Foreseeable Future. Her Popular Oneofakind Restaurant In Downtown New York, Where She Is Chef And Owner, Consumes Every Ounce Of Her Attention And Energy. Ready Or Not, Though, Aprils Life Is About To Change, In A Tumultuous Transformation That Begins The Morning It Hits Her: Shes Thirty. And What Does She Have To Show For It? A Restaurant, No Man, No Kids.Jack Adams Once Threw A Football Like A Guided Missile. Twelve Years After Retiring From The Nfl, He Is The Most Charismatic Sports Analyst On Tv, A Man Who Has His Pick Of The Most Desirable Twentysomething Women. But After A Particularly Memorable Halloween Party, Jack Wakes Up On His Fiftieth Birthday, His Back Thrown Out Of Whack, Feeling Every Year His Age.A Terrifying Act Of Violence, An Outoftheblue Blessing, And Two Extremely Unlikely Love Affairs Soon Turn Lives Inside Out And Upside Down. In A Novel Brimming With Warmth And Insight, Beginning On One Birthday And Ending On Another, Valerie, April, And Jack Discover That Life Itself Can Be A Celebrationand That Its Greatest Gifts Are Always A Surprise.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Happy Birthday: A Novel'? A: 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' by Danielle Steel explores themes of personal transformation, the bittersweet nature of aging, and the unexpected turns life can take. It follows three characters who reach significant milestones on the same day, highlighting their struggles and triumphs.
- Q: Who are the main characters in the book? A: The main characters are Valerie Wyatt, a successful woman facing her sixtieth birthday; her daughter April, a dedicated chef at her own restaurant who is turning thirty; and Jack Adams, a former NFL player grappling with the realities of aging.
- Q: Is 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' suitable for young adults? A: 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' is primarily aimed at adult readers due to its themes of personal struggle, relationships, and life transitions. It may not be suitable for younger audiences due to the mature content and complex emotional themes.
- Q: What is the book's genre? A: 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' falls under the Family Saga genre, intertwining the lives of its characters and exploring their relationships and personal growth.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' consists of 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for display on bookshelves.
- Q: When was 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' published? A: 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' was published on July 19, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' is Danielle Steel, a well-known author recognized for her numerous best-selling novels.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in this novel? A: Readers can expect Danielle Steel's signature writing style, which combines emotional depth with engaging storytelling, making complex themes accessible and relatable.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'Happy Birthday: A Novel' is a standalone novel and is not part of any series.