The Long Road Home Pdf Summary Reviews By Danielle Steel

The Long Road Home Pdf Summary

From her secret perch at the top of the stairs, seven-year-old Gabriella watches the guests arrive at her parents’ lavish Manhattan home. The click, click click of her mother’s high heels strikes terror into her heart, as she has been told that she is to blame for her mother’s rage – and her father’s failure to protect her. Her world is a confusing blend of terror, betrayal and pain, and Gabriella knows that there is no safe place for her to hide.

When her parents’ marriage collapses, her father disappears and her mother abandons her to a convent, where Gabriella’s battered body and soul begin to mend amid the quiet safety and hushed rituals of the nuns. And when she grows into womanhood, young Father Joe Connors comes into her life. Like Gabriella, Joe is haunted by the pain of his childhood, and with her he takes the first steps towards healing. But their relationship leads to disaster as Joe must choose between the priesthood and Gabriella. She struggles to survive on her own in New York, where she seeks escape through her writing, until eventually she is able to find forgiveness, freedom from guilt, and healing from abuse.

In this work of daring and compassion, Danielle Steel has created a vivid portrait of an abused child’s broken world which will shock and move you to your very soul.

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The Long Road Home Review

DJ

4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2011

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You know, I’ve been a HUGE Danielle Steel fan for a long time now, so I was definitely looking forward to reading this novel. The summary of the story was a bit different from her other novels, so I decided, “why not”. So off I went; I dove head first into the story.

I must say that I was expecting something very different from what was actually delivered. For one thing, the plot was saturated with twists and curves. It felt as though I was riding a roller coaster of sorts because I couldn’t foresee what would happen next. Every turn took me in a new direction and I truly enjoyed that aspect of this story.

The other thing I enjoyed was that this story as a whole transcended time, meaning, it could have taken place at the turn of the 19th, 20th or 21 century. It’s setting was quite malleable so you as a reader couuld picture this story unfolding in nearly any era.

The final aspect of the story I enjoyed was that it was believeable. Some of Danielle’s stories are a bit out there, but this one is believeable. The reader could see how these events could happen to any young person at anytime.

So overall,”The Long Road Home” was a great novel. It is definitely worth reading, particularly if you’re in the mood for something unique. Enjoy!


Julie Holley

5.0 out of 5 stars My review
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018

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This was a very touching novel. I love Danielle’s books very much and this dealt with a subject matter that most people shy away from. Child abuse can ruin a life. You hear people say you should just “get past it” but that is hard for people who have gone through it. I was never physically abused but I went through another form of abuse and I’ve learned that hiding it is the worst thing that you can do. People need to be held accountable for their actions and children need to be removed from abusive homes and placed where they can get the love and nurturing that they need. It shouldn’t be kept hidden.

whosbestinterest

3.0 out of 5 stars Too depressing for me

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2012

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I like some of DS’s work, but this was too depressing for too long. Even the happier times seemed haunted and dark. It’s a personal preference, not an assessment of the writer’s talent. If I’m going to go on an emotional roller coaster, I’d like the highs to be as intense as the lows. The abuse was hard to read and hard to believe (even knowing that parents have done worse). Thankfully, our society has evolved to one that supports the best interests of the child enabling teachers, family friends, and physicians to look for and report signs of abuse. I also like it when authors spend more time on the endings,taking the story beyond finding a love interest. We all know that’s not the end of the story! It’s a good thing, and yes, I like it, but what women do with their lives after living through a trauma or disaster, is often monumental and even more satisfying and inspirational. I think Gabbie had great potential as a writer, social change agent, loving mother, or a caregiver to victims of abuse. Whatever path she chose, I would have enjoyed reading about a bit of her happier future beyond finding a man.

About Danielle Steel Author Of The Long Road Home pdf Book

Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel

Danielle Steel Author Of The Long Road Home pdf Book has been hailed as one of the world’s bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include All That Glitters, Royal, Daddy’s Girls, The Wedding Dress, The Numbers Game, Moral Compass, Spy, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the 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; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; 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.

The Long Road Home pdf, Paperback, Hardcover Book Information

the long road home pdf book
the long road home pdf book
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Transworld Pub (January 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 475 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0552145025
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0552145022
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.17 x 1.1 x 7.01 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,363,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20,497 in Family Saga Fiction
  • #47,787 in Contemporary Women Fiction
  • #171,173 in Contemporary Romance (Books)
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars    765 ratings

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